UNSPSC 41113814: Soil plastic limit tester

A tester that measures the plastic limit of soil.

UNSPSC 41113814 Soil plastic limit tester (Commodity) does not accurately describe the scope of work state and local governments are actually soliciting under this code. Recent opportunities show agencies buying comprehensive construction materials testing and inspection services—soil testing, concrete strength verification, steel inspections, and specialized equipment like cone penetrometer systems—rather than standalone soil testing devices. The issuing bodies include state transportation departments (Michigan Department of Transportation), municipal utilities (Keys Energy Services in Key West, Florida), municipalities (Town of Waterford, Connecticut; City of Orlando), and special-purpose districts (Harris County Flood Control District, Texas). Materials testing firms, construction engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers responding to these opportunities typically hold certifications from the American Concrete Institute, American Welding Society, International Code Council, or American Society of Non-Destructive Testing, and are required to maintain professional engineering licensure where applicable.

Recent activity clusters in Florida, Michigan, Connecticut, and Texas. Representative solicitations include the Michigan Department of Transportation's RFP 260000002268 (posted June 26, 2026, due July 16, 2026) for a truck-mounted Cone Penetrometer Test sounding unit with detailed equipment specifications and delivery to Lansing by August 20, 2026; the Town of Waterford, Connecticut RFP (posted April 21, 2026, due May 5, 2026) for Special Inspector services and materials testing throughout construction of the Oswegatchie Fire Station; Keys Energy Services' RFP 1026 (posted April 6, 2026, due April 17, 2026) for electrical insulating oil testing on power transformers and voltage regulators under a three-year base contract with two optional one-year renewals; the Harris County Flood Control District RFSQ 260032 (posted January 30, 2026, due March 2, 2026) for on-call construction materials engineering and testing services on a five-year qualification-based registry; and the City of Orlando RQS 25-0611 (posted February 20, 2026, due October 29, 2025) for material testing services on a $270 million stadium renovation project. The code shows activity but mismatch with its stated commodity description.