UNSPSC 40151565: Macerator pump

A type of pump designed to empty holding tanks. Includes a bronze cutter to grind waste down to small particle size. By grinding down the particles, it makes it possible to eject them (pump out) through the discharge nozzle of the pump.

UNSPSC 40151565 Macerator pump is a Commodity code capturing portable and stationary solids-handling pumps deployed in wastewater and stormwater emergency response, maintenance, and treatment operations across state and local water utilities. State and local government buyers under this code procure rental and purchase agreements for macerator, chopper, and solids-capable pumping equipment—often trailer-mounted, diesel-powered units rated for 2-inch to 3-inch solids handling—alongside repair services, spare parts, and operator support. Recent solicitations show county water and wastewater departments are the primary issuing bodies, supplemented by city utilities and special water districts. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted a five-year contingency portable pump rental ITB in July 2026 valued at $5.589 million, requiring 4-inch and 6-inch pumps capable of handling 2-inch to 3-inch solids with 24-hour and 4-hour emergency repair response times; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited bypass pumping services on a renewable annual contract in June 2026, requiring self-priming diesel and electric pumps, submersible units, and diesel generators with five local personnel standby and 24/7 operational readiness; the City of Cumming, Georgia advertised a chemical sludge pump station construction project in January 2026 with a mandatory pre-bid conference; and the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority sought installation of a 2,500-horsepower high service pump addition in February 2026. Activity concentrates in Florida (Hillsborough County, Collier County, Sarasota County, Pinellas County) and Georgia (Gwinnett County, Atlanta, Cumming, Douglasville), with additional opportunities in Arizona (Tucson), California (Long Beach), Michigan (Anchor Bay School District), Texas (TxDOT), and Oregon (Salem). The code reflects heavy state and local capital investment in wastewater infrastructure resilience during hurricane season and ongoing treatment facility modernization, with competitive and sole-source procurements running concurrently and contract values ranging from under $1 million to $16.6 million for multi-year equipment and service agreements.

Recent procurement patterns show a bifurcated market: manufacturers' authorized distributors compete for sole-source designations based on proprietary OEM status (Xylem for Flygt, TriNova for ProMinent, Barney's Pumps for KSB, Environmental Equipment Services for specialized multi-manufacturer lineups), while open competitive rental and installation services attract multiple bidders when equipment specifications do not lock in a single supplier. Equipment delivery and performance standards emphasize energy efficiency calculations (Tucson's lineshaft pump solicitation weighted long-term operating cost), on-time responsiveness (Gwinnett County's five-local-personnel requirement; Hillsborough County's 45-day delivery and 4-hour emergency response mandate), and comprehensive warranty and insurance coverage. Pre-bid meetings and site visits are standard when capital installation is involved. Price adjustments indexed to CPI or annual renewal are common in multi-year agreements. Prevailing wage requirements apply to construction and installation work in California and Michigan.