UNSPSC 47101612: Polyelectrolytes

UNSPSC 47101612 Polyelectrolytes, a Commodity code, encompasses chemical additives and treatment products that state and local water, wastewater, and environmental management agencies procure to optimize treatment system performance—including polymer-based solids dewatering agents, corrosion and odor control chemicals, and supplementary treatment compounds. Recent activity shows water treatment departments, wastewater authorities, and municipalities (primarily in Florida, Georgia, and California) soliciting polyelectrolyte products and related chemical services under IFB, RFP, and ITB notices. Issuing bodies range from city water departments and county utilities to regional authorities and school districts; Gwinnett County, the City of LaGrange, Collier County, and Tampa Convention Center appear as repeat buyers. Scope spans dewatering polymers for sludge processing via belt filter press and centrifugation, corrosion inhibitors and biocides for cooling tower and chilled water systems, sewer odor and hydrogen sulfide control additives (ferrous salts, magnesium hydroxide slurry), coagulants and flocculants for drinking water clarification, and proprietary chemical blends for specialized treatment.

Geographic concentration centers on Florida (Sarasota County, Collier County, Palm Beach County, Tallahassee, Indian River County, St. Petersburg), Georgia (Gwinnett County, LaGrange, Griffin, Flowery Branch, Milledgeville, Dublin), and California (Eastern Municipal Water District, Santa Cruz), with additional activity in Michigan (Great Lakes Water Authority), Missouri, Texas, and Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County's competitive sealed bid for solids dewatering and thickening polymer (Polydyne Clarifloc SE-1748 pre-approved, bids due July 30, 2026), the City of Meriden's ITB B026-55 for seven water treatment chemicals including liquid aluminum sulfate and sodium permanganate (due June 25, 2026), the City of Tallahassee's IFB-067-26-CPW for magnesium hydroxide slurry with a five-year initial term and optional two-year renewals (due June 16, 2026), and Dallas Water Utilities' thirty-six-month IDIQ for sewer odor and corrosion control services with ferrous iron salt and ferrous chloride injection (due June 26, 2026, estimated contract value $10 million). Performance testing, NSF/ANSI certification compliance, multi-location delivery capability, emergency response windows, and monthly or as-needed service visits are standard procurement requirements across recent solicitations.