UNSPSC 30241703: Polytetrafluoroethylene membrane structure

Roof structure made of PTFE to avoid sun, snow and rain

UNSPSC 30241703 Polytetrafluoroethylene membrane structure (Commodity) encompasses permanent and semi-permanent fabric shade structures procured by state and local governments, including tri-sail shade nets, membrane canopies, awnings, and architectural fabric systems. State and local solicitations under this code reflect a mix of parks and recreation departments, county boards of commissioners, school districts, municipal engineering departments, and state health agencies acquiring shade infrastructure for parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and outdoor institutional spaces. Work being solicited includes design and fabrication of membrane structures with metal framing, installation with structural engineering and permitting, replacement of existing systems, and associated site work including concrete foundations, electrical integration, and compliance with building codes and wind load standards. Recent solicitations emphasize fabrication from high-density polyethylene, marine-grade aluminum, or galvalume with stainless steel hardware, multi-year warranties (commonly ten years on steel framing, eight years on fabric and components), hurricane-force wind resistance per Florida or International Building Code standards, and contractor experience minimums of three to five years.

Issuing bodies span Florida county commissions and municipalities (Clay County, Broward County, Hillsborough County, City of Tampa, City of St. Petersburg, City of DeBary, City of Eatonton in Georgia, and City of Laredo in Texas) as well as school districts and state health agencies, with parks and recreation departments appearing repeatedly as primary buyers. Geographic activity concentrates in Florida—where three of the five most recent opportunities posted in July, June, and May 2026—alongside Texas, Michigan, and Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include Clay County Board of County Commissioners' RFQ #25/26-091 for tri-sail shade net replacement at Moody Avenue Park, due July 28, 2026, with a project value of $21,170; Broward County Parks and Recreation Division's SBE-reserved IFB for two shade structures at Quiet Waters Park, due July 13, 2026; Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITQ2600272 for galvalume awning fabrication and installation at Upper Tampa Bay Park, estimated at $25,500, due June 12, 2026; and Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for shade awning design and installation at Austin State Hospital, due April 9, 2026, with ten-year frame and eight-year fabric warranties required. City of Tampa's multi-year catalog-discount agreement for parks site furnishings and shade structures (estimated at $4 million contract value) and City of St. Petersburg's three-year as-needed RFQ for shade structures and related equipment reflect broader pooled or standing-offer procurement approaches. Contractor requirements consistently include comprehensive general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence minimum), performance and payment bonds, prevailing wage compliance where applicable, and OSHA or specialized safety certifications.