UNSPSC 47131903: Plugging compound

UNSPSC 47131903 Plugging compound (Commodity) encompasses specialized chemical and material products used in municipal water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including dewatering and thickening polymers, sodium hypochlorite tank systems and components, specialty chemicals for forensic and laboratory applications, and plumbing fixtures such as corporation stops. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect procurement of polymers for solids treatment in water reclamation facilities, infrastructure components for chemical storage systems, and specialty chemical supplies for municipal laboratories and forensic services. Issuing bodies include regional water districts, county water resource departments, and county forensic science institutes, representing a mix of special-purpose water authorities and county government operations focused on water treatment and environmental compliance.

Activity concentrates in California and Georgia, with the West Basin Municipal Water District (Los Angeles County, California) soliciting bids for the JMMCRWRP Sodium Hypochlorite Tank Replacement Project on an RFB basis with response due July 30, 2026, and the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) issuing a competitive sealed bid for solids dewatering and thickening polymer on an annual contract for the Department of Water Resources, also due July 30, 2026, with a four-year initial term beginning October 19, 2026 and optional one-year renewals. The Alameda County Water District (California) posted an RFQ on February 27, 2026 for 301 units of 3/4" corp stops with response due March 5, 2026. Harris County Institute of Forensic Science (Texas) issued an ITB for specialty chemicals, industrial gases, and related items due July 20, 2026 for a one-year contract beginning approximately October 1, 2026. Water treatment authorities and county environmental operations represent the primary active buyer segment under this code.