UNSPSC 48131504: Tombstone

A set of stones inscribed with writings to praise the accomplishment of the deceased and sends the same to the descendants.

UNSPSC 48131504 Tombstone is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure stone conservation, restoration, and preservation services for historical cemetery monuments, grave markers, and related masonry work. The actual work being solicited comprises stabilization of displaced or unstable markers, repointing deteriorated mortar joints, filling and patching masonry cracks, and gentle cleaning of headstones using non-abrasive methods — work performed by experienced stone conservationists on historical sites rather than commercial monument suppliers. Issuing bodies under this code include counties, municipalities, and special-purpose districts managing public cemeteries, historic sites, or cultural properties. Qualification and insurance requirements are substantial: vendors must demonstrate expertise in historical cemetery preservation, carry Professional Liability at $500,000 per claim and in the aggregate, and provide Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Commercial General Liability coverage.

Recent activity is sparse. Collier County, Florida issued a Quick Quote (QQ2026135) in July 2026 for stone conservation services at the Historic Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery in Immokalee, seeking restoration of six grave markers with a response deadline of July 10, 2026 and firm pricing through September 30, 2026 — a representative single-award, lump-sum procurement typical of the code's actual market. A second opportunity attributed to this code — Sourcewell's RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment — shows a mismatch with the code's scope and does not reflect relevant recent activity under 48131504. Geographic activity is not sufficiently concentrated across recent solicitations to characterize a regional trend; Florida shows the only recent concrete example.