UNSPSC 40161806: Filter mesh

UNSPSC 40161806 Filter mesh (Commodity) covers HVAC air filters, evaporative media components, and related filtration products that state and local governments purchase for facility operations, equipment maintenance, and environmental controls. The work being solicited ranges from recurring air-filter supply contracts for schools and county facilities to specialized media replacement on industrial cooling equipment. Issuing bodies include county governments, city procurement departments, school districts, and special-purpose utilities. County governments and school districts dominate recent activity, with multiple districts soliciting filter supply or replacement services on a recurring or seasonal basis. The scope spans standard pleated panel filters (MERV 8 and MERV 14) for HVAC systems; specialized high-capacity extended-surface filters meeting ASHRAE 52.1 and 52.2 standards; and moisture-separator and cooling-tower media for power-generation and industrial cooling applications. Vendors typically must demonstrate ASHRAE compliance, UL Class 900 listing, and ISO 9001 certification. Service-delivery models vary: some solicitations request on-demand supply with delivery-time commitments (7 to 30 business days depending on filter type), while others seek quarterly replacement services managed district-wide.

Recent activity spans Florida, Colorado, Georgia, Connecticut, and North Carolina. Boulder County, Colorado issued a competitive bid (due October 29, 2026) for pleated panel filters in 18 size configurations, requiring custom MERV 8 manufacturing and free delivery with no minimum orders. Okaloosa County, Florida posted an ITB for water-treatment services (due September 16, 2026) that includes water-loop filtration and biocide-treated cooling-tower maintenance across eight county facilities. Fairfax County, Virginia (Public Schools and County Government combined) sought a term contract for HVAC filters on an as-needed basis (due August 28, 2026). The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut procured multiple air-filter product lines including AEROPLEAT and GEOPLEAT filters (bid due July 23, 2026) with firm-fixed pricing through 2029 and a two-year extension option. Cherokee County School District, Georgia issued an RFP for district-wide quarterly filter replacement services (due May 28, 2026) with award to a single vendor on an all-or-none basis. School districts and county governments appear to be the primary repeat buyers, often bundling filter supply with broader facility-maintenance contracts or establishing multi-year supply agreements.