UNSPSC 25111916: Emergency dye signals

UNSPSC 25111916 Emergency dye signals (Commodity) encompasses road flares and fusees procured by state departments of transportation, county fire rescue operations, school districts, and municipal police departments for traffic incident management and emergency response. State and local governments buy red-phosphorus-treated flares in standardized formats — typically 11 to 14 inches in length with 20- to 30-minute burn times, plastic protective caps, wire stands, and packaging in cases of 36 to 72 units. Products must meet rigorous specifications for reliable operation in wet and inclement weather, environmental compliance (notably free of potassium perchlorate and other contaminants), and safe handling. Solicitations typically require compliance with state certifications, prevailing wage obligations where applicable, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Vendors are routinely required to demonstrate authorized distributor status, provide manufacturer certifications and test results, and commit to rapid delivery windows (10 to 14 calendar days standard). Issuing bodies include state transportation departments, county government operations and fire rescue services, independent school districts, and city police and public safety departments, with repeat activity across Illinois, Michigan, Texas, and Florida.

Recent solicitations reflect consistent demand across multiple jurisdictions and fiscal years. The Illinois Department of Transportation issued ITB 26494DOTFINADB53195 in July 2026 for 32,472 ETP road flares over two years with delivery to Chicago, Illinois; the City of Austin released IFB 8700 DCG1034 in April 2026 for traffic flares (Orion Safety Products Item #0730 or equivalent) with an estimated annual quantity of 500 cases and a 24-month initial term plus three optional 12-month renewals. The Grand Concept School District in Michigan awarded a three-year flares contract to Standard Fusee Corp of Easton, Maryland, for $249,000.00 in April 2026 following RFP 260000001616. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue in Florida posted ITB ITB2600319 in July 2026 for janitorial and operational supplies supporting 47 fire stations (estimated contract value $765,679.84), though the listing mixes emergency dye signals with unrelated consumables and does not isolate flare-specific procurement. Activity concentrates in Illinois, Michigan, Texas, and Florida, with Sourcewell cooperative purchasing extending reach across Washington state and multiple U.S. jurisdictions through RFP 061626 (June 2026).