UNSPSC 46161600: Water safety

UNSPSC 46161600 Water safety, a Class code, encompasses aquatic rescue equipment, water treatment systems for public facilities, and specialized water-safety services that state and local governments procure to support emergency response, recreation, and environmental compliance. Recent opportunities show that issuing bodies buy SCBA and personal protective equipment for emergency responders, diffused aeration and chemical treatment systems for water and wastewater facilities, specialized diver and swift-water rescue gear for fire and emergency services, and removal and remediation services for hazardous aquatic conditions. The issuing-body mix spans county emergency services departments (Sarasota County Fire Department, San Mateo County Sheriff's Office), municipal water and wastewater utilities (City of Tampa Water Treatment Facility, Broward County wastewater operations), city marine and environmental agencies (City of Fort Myers derelict vessel program), state facilities (Maryland Department of Health), and civic infrastructure authorities (Tampa Convention Center). Repeat buyers in the recent record include Sarasota County, which has posted two separate quick-quote solicitations for specialized water rescue equipment and the City of Tampa and Broward County, both pursuing wastewater treatment system upgrades.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, with the City of Fort Myers, Orange County, Broward County, City of Tampa, and Sarasota County all posting opportunities in 2026; secondary activity appears in California (San Mateo County), Maryland, and multi-state cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Fort Myers' RFP for derelict vessel removal services on a continuing contract basis (RFP26067, due November 10, 2026) spanning removal of abandoned vessels across Lee County and Fort Lauderdale with unit pricing by vessel size and emergency mobilization capability; San Mateo County's IFB for respiratory protection equipment—77 units of Scott SCBA units and replacement components (2027IFB00042, due August 28, 2026); Sarasota County's quick-quote solicitations for rapid diver equipment and swift-water rescue equipment (both due May 22, 2026); and the Tampa Convention Center's bid solicitation for comprehensive chilled water and cooling tower treatment services with data-driven optimization to reduce water and chemical consumption (26P00432, due July 28, 2026). A Broward County RFI on DeZurik/APCO wastewater valve systems and repair services (BLD6232026F23, due September 29, 2026) represents sole-source qualification activity in the wastewater segment.