UNSPSC 27112715: Power chippers

UNSPSC 27112715 Power chippers, a Commodity code, covers equipment used by state and local governments primarily for vegetation management and tree removal operations — specifically hand-fed and towable chipper units that reduce branches, tree limbs, and woody debris to manageable sizes for disposal or mulch. State and local procurement under this code shows activity across cities, counties, state park systems, and special-purpose park authorities managing urban forestry, right-of-way maintenance, and landscape debris processing. Recent solicitations reflect two distinct operational modes: portable or mounted units for municipal parks and public works departments, and larger towable equipment for state park systems managing higher-volume debris reduction across multiple properties.

The issuing-body mix includes municipal public works and parks departments (City of Bridgeport, City of San Antonio, City of Pasadena), state parks divisions (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department), and park authorities (City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation). Texas and Connecticut show the most recent activity; California and additional states with active municipal forestry programs complete the geographic spread. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department IFB 802-26-82762 (posted August 20, 2026, due August 27, 2026) soliciting two towable hand-fed chippers with Tier 4 diesel engines and minimum 74 horsepower for State Parks Region 2, with delivery to Rockport and specifications referencing Vermeer BC1000XL and Bandit 1390XP equivalents; and the City of San Antonio RFx 6100019760 (posted July 1, 2026, due July 20, 2026) requesting a woodchipper for Parks and Recreation, with a pre-bid conference held July 8, 2026 via WebEx and bidder registration required through the City's SAePS portal.