UNSPSC 24131513: Refrigerant

A refrigerant is a compound used in a heat cycle that undergoes a phase change from a gas to a liquid and back. The two main uses of refrigerants are refrigerators/freezers and air conditioners.

UNSPSC 24131513 Refrigerant, a Commodity code, covers the supply of refrigerant gases and liquids that state and local governments procure for air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration system maintenance and repair. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying specific refrigerant types—R-134a, R-1234yf, R-22, R-410A, and R-134A automotive cylinders—in quantities ranging from 20 to 600 pounds, typically as consumable inventory supporting fleet maintenance, facilities HVAC operations, and contracted repair services. The issuing-body mix includes municipal procurement offices, county government purchasing departments, and special-purpose school districts, with Hillsborough County Public Schools, the City of Tampa, San Luis Obispo County, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice appearing in recent postings. School districts and municipal facilities departments form the primary customer base, though refrigerant procurement also flows through cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell and Education Service Center Region 4 in Texas, which aggregate demand across multiple school districts and public entities.

Geographic activity spans Florida (Tampa, Hillsborough County), California (San Luis Obispo County), Texas (via TDCJ and ESC Region 4), and multistate cooperative networks anchored in Minnesota and Washington. Representative recent solicitations include Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26286RFQDST (due August 7, 2026) for school bus air-conditioning maintenance and repair requiring technician qualification in both R-134a and R-1234yf systems; the City of Tampa's IFB 25P00395 (due October 20, 2025) procuring 600 pounds of R-134A, 300 pounds of R-22, and 20 cylinders of R-410A for approximately $35,000 with a one-year initial term and two one-year renewal options; and San Luis Obispo County's IFPQ 05A3037 (due October 2, 2026) restricted to certified Small Business / Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Most recent opportunities emphasize EPA and industry compliance, technician certification in refrigerant handling, and integration with broader HVAC or fleet maintenance contracts; standalone refrigerant inventory procurements typically carry one-year terms with renewal options.