UNSPSC 40151568: Pulp pump

A special pump for pumping of paper material, slurry and others up to a density of six percent

UNSPSC 40151568 Pulp pump (Commodity) covers spare parts, accessories, service, repair, and replacement equipment for pump systems used in municipal water treatment, wastewater processing, and stormwater operations. State and local governments procure under this code when maintaining or replacing pumps already standardized within their facilities—including vertical turbine pumps, submersible pumps, centrifugal and rotary dewatering equipment, and specialized systems like bypass pumps for emergency response. The issuing-body mix spans municipal water and wastewater departments (primarily cities and counties in Florida and Georgia), special-purpose districts (Educational Service District 564 in Texas), and regional authorities managing treatment plants and pump stations. Repeat buyers include Hillsborough County, Gwinnett County, the City of Tampa, and the City of Ocala, all of which have standardized on specific manufacturer lineups (Xylem Flygt, Flowserve, Grundfos, Watson-Marlow, DiscFlo, Centrisys) and procure through sole-source or limited-competition vehicles to avoid redesign costs and operational disruption.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with significant secondary presence in Texas. Representative opportunities span multiple transaction types: the City of Oviedo's RFI/sole-source notice for Thompson Pump spare parts and service (due May 19, 2026); Gwinnett County's competitive ITB for bypass pumping services on annual contract with four renewal options (bids due October 23, 2026, pre-bid conference October 7, 2026); Hillsborough County's five-year sole-source award to TSC Jacobs for parts and maintenance services across multiple facilities at $4,934,870 estimated value; the City of Ocala's paired ITBs for centrifuge installation (WRF #3, mandatory pre-bid March 19, 2026, bids due April 7, 2026) and rotary press installation (WRF #2, mandatory pre-bid March 19, 2026, bids due April 8, 2026); Floyd County's removal and installation of vertical turbine pumps (two separate ITBs, bids due September 21, 2026); and Hillsborough County's five-year contingency portable pump rental contract for hurricane season response (estimated $5,589,125, bids due July 31, 2026). Sole-source standardization procurements dominate the landscape, reflecting long equipment lifecycles and the operational risk of mid-life transitions to new vendors.