UNSPSC 47131500: Cleaning rags and cloths and wipes

UNSPSC 47131500 Cleaning rags and cloths and wipes, a Class code, encompasses both disposable wiping rags and reusable linen rental services that state and local governments procure for custodial, facility maintenance, and operational needs. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing low-lint cotton rags in bulk for ongoing inventory, specialized linen rental services for specific departments or facilities, and window/building washing services bundled with cleaning supplies. The issuing bodies span state procurement offices, counties, cities, school districts, and community colleges — a diverse set of jurisdictions that view cleaning rags and textiles as standard operational supplies. State of Minnesota and Hillsborough County in Florida both issued formal solicitations in the past two months; school districts including Northside Independent School District in San Antonio and Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York are also active procurers. City governments appear in the mix as well, with the City of Worcester, Massachusetts requesting linen rental services.

Geographic activity concentrates in the South and Midwest, with recent postings from Minnesota, Florida, Arizona, and Texas; New York and Massachusetts also show current demand. The State of Minnesota RFP (37645), posted September 15, 2026 with a October 6 response deadline, seeks wiping rags and sorbent materials for supply to state agencies and cooperative purchasing vehicle members on an as-needed basis through a two-year contract running January 2027 through December 2028 with optional 36-month extensions. Hillsborough County's ITB-26-00351, due August 7, 2026, requested low-lint white cotton flannel rags in 25-pound boxes for five-year delivery to four Tampa-area locations, with an estimated contract value of $160,000. Hudson Valley Community College's bid 4045, due July 21, 2026, bundled cotton pad cartridges and related custodial supplies across ten product categories. The City of Worcester and Yuma County, Arizona both solicited linen rental services in October and August 2026 respectively, indicating sustained demand for managed textile services alongside commodity rag purchases.