UNSPSC 41103711: Reciprocating shaking water baths

UNSPSC 41103711 Reciprocating shaking water baths is a Commodity code that does not reflect the water and wastewater treatment work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local procurement activity. The two recent opportunities tagged to this code — one from the City of LaGrange, Georgia and one from the City of Palm Bay, Florida — concern water treatment chemicals (powdered activated carbon, liquid aluminum sulfate, chlorine, caustic soda, ferric chloride, and related compounds) and comprehensive laboratory testing services for regulatory compliance across water, wastewater, groundwater, and industrial pretreatment programs. Neither solicitation involves reciprocating shaking water baths or laboratory equipment. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the opportunities posted appear to be misclassified at the commodity level.

The City of LaGrange issued an IFB on May 7, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for water and wastewater treatment chemicals to supply the Water Filter Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant for the fiscal period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with estimated quantities including 128,000 pounds of powdered activated carbon and up to 254 dry tons of liquid aluminum sulfate. The City of Palm Bay issued an ITB on April 13, 2026 (with a March 13, 2026 due date that appears to be a source error) for laboratory testing services across three wastewater treatment facilities and two water treatment facilities, with 188 line items across water, wastewater, industrial pretreatment, and courier services; historical spending on these services was $66,360 in 2024 and $95,440 in 2025, and three bids were received ranging from $80,872 to $107,946.10 total. Both solicitations originate in Florida.