UNSPSC 47101601: Algaecides

UNSPSC 47101601 Algaecides is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a broader range of water treatment chemicals than the code name alone suggests. State and local governments soliciting under this code are procuring chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, aluminum sulfate, lime slurry, hydrofluosilicic acid, sodium bisulfite, potassium permanganate, and other treatment compounds for municipal water systems, wastewater facilities, and public swimming pools. The issuing bodies are primarily municipal water departments and city procurement offices, alongside independent school districts managing district-wide water treatment services. Recent solicitations show both one-time and recurring requirements contracts, with suppliers expected to meet NSF-60 and AWWA/ANSI standards, deliver within 72 hours of order, and often provide multiple chemicals on a line-item basis where vendors can bid selectively.

Recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast and Southwest. The City of Cartersville Water Department (Georgia) posted a solicitation in September 2026 for treatment chemicals including aluminum sulfate, chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, and sodium bisulfite for two treatment plants, with bids due October 30, 2026. The City of Griffin, Georgia issued an ITB in April 2026 for 16 water treatment chemicals on a line-item basis for fiscal year 2027, with bids due May 28, 2026. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) posted an RFP in September 2026 for district-wide water treatment services with a three-year term and two one-year renewal options, with proposals due October 15, 2026; that solicitation emphasizes SBE participation with up to 20 evaluation points. The City of Tucson posted an RFP for swimming pool chemicals and supplies in August 2026. A cooling tower replacement project at Pasco Facility (Pasco County, Florida) posted in October 2026 with bids due December 16, 2026 through the Jaggaer platform.