UNSPSC 47101501: Activated carbon equipment

UNSPSC 47101501 Activated carbon equipment, a Commodity code, encompasses filter media procurement, equipment repair parts, and treatment system components that state and local water utilities deploy to meet regulatory compliance and operational maintenance needs. The recent opportunities solicited under this code show water departments and treatment authorities buying granular activated carbon (GAC) and sand filter media for water treatment plant operations, PFAS treatment system design and implementation services, water treatment system maintenance across multiple facilities, and replacement parts for specialized monitoring equipment at waste-to-energy and water treatment facilities. Issuing bodies include city water departments (Tampa, Fairburn), regional water supply authorities (Tampa Bay Water), state water agencies (California Department of Water Resources), county water resources departments (Hillsborough County), and special-purpose districts managing wastewater and reclaimed water systems. Repeat buyers in the recent activity include the City of Tampa Water Department, which has posted multiple solicitations for GAC and sand filter media supply within the past three months, and Hillsborough County Water Resources Department, which manages integrated procurement across multiple treatment facilities.

Geographic concentration shows strong recent activity in Florida (Tampa Bay Water, City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, City of Fairburn in the Atlanta metro area) and California (Department of Water Resources), with Florida jurisdictions dominating the recent opportunities block. Representative solicitations include the City of Tampa Water Department's Bid 26-P-00244 for granular activated carbon and sand filter media, posted April 14, 2026, with bids due May 14, 2026, structured as a rebid on an as-needed basis with an estimated contract value of $1,000,000.00 and a 5 percent bid discount available to certified small local business enterprises; Tampa Bay Water's RFP 2027001 for professional consulting services on PFAS treatment implementation at two wellfield locations, posted April 28, 2026, with proposals due June 24, 2026, requiring 15 years of documented experience in water quality improvement and ion exchange systems; the California Department of Water Resources' IFB 10214188 for water treatment system services across four field divisions, posted April 27, 2026, with bids due June 9, 2026, requiring a Class A General Engineering Contractor license and a mandatory 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation floor; and the City of Fairburn, Georgia's RFP 26-008 for retention pond cleaning and sediment removal, posted May 5, 2026, with proposals due June 4, 2026, evaluated on best overall value rather than lowest price alone.