UNSPSC 40151562: Worm pumps

UNSPSC 40151562 Worm pumps, a Commodity code, describes specialized rotary-displacement and solids-handling pumping equipment that state and local governments procure for wastewater treatment, water reclamation, emergency response, and municipal water infrastructure. Recent activity shows state and local buyers acquiring progressing cavity pumps, chopper pumps, bypass pumping systems, metering pumps, and rotary-press and centrifuge-support equipment—often as part of multi-year service contracts bundling parts, repairs, and field labor. County and municipal water departments, utilities, and wastewater agencies dominate the issuing-body mix, with Hillsborough County (Florida), Gwinnett County (Georgia), and the City of Atlanta (Georgia) among the most active recent buyers. Single-source and sole-source procurements cluster heavily in this category, reflecting both the specialized nature of OEM-authorized equipment and the long-term vendor relationships municipal water systems rely on for critical infrastructure support.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, Arizona, and California, with secondary solicitation activity in Texas, Michigan, and Oregon. Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County's July 2026 ITB for contingency portable pump rentals (diesel-driven, trailer-mounted, 4-inch and 6-inch capacity, $5.6 million over five years); Gwinnett County's June 2026 IFB for bypass pumping services including self-priming diesel and electric pumps with 24/7 operational coverage; the City of Atlanta's May 2026 pre-advertisement notice for nine classifications of pump repair and maintenance services spanning vertical turbine, horizontal split case, submersible, centrifugal, chopper, progressing cavity, and piston-type displacement pumps; and Hillsborough County's May 2026 sole-source procurement for Flygt pump equipment, OEM parts, and repair services from Xylem Water Solutions ($16.6 million over five years). Sole-source notices for manufacturer-specific equipment—Gardner Denver Nash, KSB, ProMinent, and Xylem Flygt lines—reflect the commodity's reliance on proprietary relationships and OEM-certified service networks. Pricing models span standby rental rates during non-emergency periods transitioning to active running rates upon activation, equipment maintenance included in rental fees, and annual CPI-U adjustments. Equipment age, fleet maintenance standards, 24/7 emergency-response capability, and comprehensive insurance with minimum A.M. Best ratings are standard contract drivers. The code sees steady procurement year-round, with seasonal spikes in hurricane-preparedness rentals and continuous activity in wastewater infrastructure upgrades and facility dewatering projects.