UNSPSC 41104213: Distilled or deionized water

Both distilled and deionized water is water that has been purified. Distilled water is water that has had all its impurities removed by boiling. Deionized water is water that lacks ions, causing the waters resistivity to increase. It is similar to distilled water and is useful for scientific experiments. It also can be used for a short time as a high voltage dielectric in some pulsed power applications.

UNSPSC 41104213 Distilled or deionized water is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as bottled drinking water and dispenser services, bottled water for emergency supply, packaged water products for school meals programs, and specialty water types including distilled and reverse osmosis-treated water. Counties, cities, transit authorities, state departments, school districts, and state institutions soliciting under this code buy water bottles in 5-gallon, 1-gallon, and 16.9 oz formats; water dispensers (coolers with hot/cold capability, top-loading and bottom-loading models); and associated delivery and maintenance services. The Orange County Transportation Authority appears as a repeat buyer with multiple recent solicitations for bottled water and dispenser rentals; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission also shows recurring activity across several state institutions including Big Spring State Hospital, Kerrville State Hospital, and Mexia State Supported Living Center.

Recent opportunities span multiple states and issuing bodies. The Orange County Transportation Authority issued RFQ 250433 due September 8, 2026 for five-gallon bottled drinking water and dispenser rentals across Santa Ana and Garden Grove operations ($21,600 budget for three years). The Broward Sheriff's Office issued ITB 26011AF due September 14, 2026 for bottled water delivery to administrative, detention, and fire rescue facilities countywide, with 5% local preference for County Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise certified bidders. Pinal County, Arizona issued RFP 266331 due June 12, 2026 seeking bottled water, dispensers, tankless systems, and associated supplies for over 100 county facilities ($100,000–$300,000 estimated budget). The City of Philadelphia issued IFB B2627003 due June 3, 2026 for bottled and distilled water with a 10% local business entity preference. The City of San Antonio issued RFx 6100019423 (bid due June 3, 2026) for citywide water bottle services including 5-gallon containers, 1-gallon distilled water, and dispenser rentals. Palm Beach County issued two term-contract RFQs for drinking water purchase and delivery (due June 25, 2026 and July 17, 2026) with 5% local preference and small business development program eligibility. The Georgia Department of Education issued RFP 9060_1005_211 due November 2, 2026 for Smart Snack-approved water and beverage products statewide. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued multiple IFBs for beverages and specialty water products at state facilities (HHS0017585, HHS0017656, HHS0017722 iterations, HHS0017798, and HHS0017799), with bid windows between July and August 2026. Texas State University issued RFP 754 due August 10, 2026 for reverse osmosis and deionized water systems maintenance. The Illinois Department of Human Services sought bottled water delivery to Shapiro Center in Kankakee (proposals due July 14, 2026, contract through June 30, 2029). Hood County Commissioners' Court, Glynn County Board of Commissioners, City of Lubbock, and City of Bridgeport also issued water procurement solicitations between May and October 2026. Activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, Georgia, California, Arizona, and Illinois, with scattered activity across Connecticut and other states. Most contracts run one to three years with optional renewal periods; pricing is typically firm-fixed or subject to Consumer Price Index adjustment only; delivery is bi-weekly or on-demand; and contracts commonly include local or small-business preferences where state law permits.