UNSPSC 47131908: Absorbent pillows

UNSPSC 47131908 Absorbent pillows is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement encompasses a wider range of absorbent and containment products for environmental remediation, facility maintenance, and hazardous material management than the code name alone suggests. The recent solicitations show state and local governments buying absorbent containment materials alongside related environmental services—including activated carbon for groundwater remediation, floor pads and stripping pads for custodial maintenance, janitorial and operational supplies for fire rescue and school operations, and collection and disposal services for hazardous waste. The issuing bodies span school districts (Pinellas County School District, Cobb County School District, Northside Independent School District, Dougherty County School System), county departments and commissions (Hillsborough County, Escambia County, Waukesha County, Pasco County), and municipal environmental services divisions (City of Tucson, City of Tampa). School districts and county maintenance operations appear as the dominant repeat buyers, often procuring consumable supplies for 24/7 operations across multiple facilities.

Recent activity clusters in Florida, with seven opportunities posted between May and October 2026 across Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Escambia County, Pasco County, and the municipalities of Tucson and Tampa, alongside activity in Georgia, Texas, and Wisconsin. Representative recent solicitations include Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB-26-00319 for janitorial and operational supplies to supply 47 fire stations with an estimated value of $765,679.84 due July 24, 2026; Pinellas County School District's ITB 26-CD-039 for Indoor Air Quality Services with an estimated value of approximately $100,000 due November 6, 2026; Cobb County School District's solicitation B27046 for custodial equipment with an estimated expenditure of $550,000 due September 23, 2026; and Pasco County's IFB-SP-26-074 for herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides on an as-needed basis due June 16, 2026. Contracts typically run one to three years with renewal or extension options, and pricing models range from firm-fixed to CPI-U indexed adjustments. The code shows steady activity with no gaps in recent postings, indicating consistent demand from facilities and environmental service operations across state and local jurisdictions.