UNSPSC 40101703: Evaporative coolers

UNSPSC 40101703 Evaporative coolers is a Commodity code that covers the supply and maintenance of evaporative cooling equipment and related water treatment services for municipal facilities. State and local governments use this code for as-needed supplies of evaporative cooler parts and materials, equipment repair and preventative maintenance contracts, and specialized water chemistry treatment for cooling tower and chilled water systems. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include cities (Tucson, Charlotte) and county governments (Okaloosa County, Florida), typically through their facilities management and general services divisions. Work encompasses both reactive maintenance—parts inventory and on-call repair—and proactive system management through biological and chemical treatment of cooling water to prevent fouling, scale, and corrosion in tower and loop systems.

Recent activity clusters in Florida, California, and Arizona, with secondary activity in Texas. The City of Tucson issued an RFQ in August 2026 for evaporative cooling equipment supplies on an as-needed basis to support approximately 1,500 units across municipal facilities, with vendor evaluation weighted toward method of approach (delivery, emergency response, account management), qualifications (manufacturer coverage and years in business), and price. Okaloosa County, Florida posted an ITB in October 2026 for monthly water treatment services covering chilled water loops, heating closed loops, evaporative cooling towers, and condenser systems at eight county facilities, with a three-year term and two optional one-year renewals. The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda issued an RFP in October 2026 for rooftop HVAC package unit replacements including one evaporative cooling condenser reconnection. The City of Charlotte solicited preventative maintenance and repair services for boiler and chiller systems in September 2026, with scope including cooling tower optimization. Entry typically requires local inventory capability, manufacturer authorization or certification, warranty backing, and commercial general liability insurance in the $1 million to $2 million per occurrence range.