UNSPSC 49241712: Pool or spa or whirlpool chemical

Chemicals used to treat water in pools, spas, and whirlpools.

UNSPSC 49241712 Pool or spa or whirlpool chemical is a Commodity code that encompasses the purchase of pool maintenance chemicals and related treatment products by state and local governments. Recent solicitations show municipalities, counties, school districts, and special-purpose water authorities buying sodium hypochlorite (bleach) in bulk and containerized form, calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules, cyanuric acid, sodium bicarbonate, muriatic acid, and specialized treatment compounds for community pools, school athletic facilities, splash pads, and water treatment systems. The City of Detroit is seeking sodium hypochlorite 12.5% solution in one-gallon and five-gallon containers for delivery to six recreation centers; the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida is procuring a mix of calcium hypochlorite, cyanuric acid, diatomaceous earth, and sodium hypochlorite at 10% concentration for five school pool locations; and Milwaukee County is requesting annual supplies of sodium bicarbonate, calcium hypochlorite shock, sodium hypochlorite in bulk and packaged cases, cyanuric acid, and other treatment chemicals for parks pools and the Zoo. Issuing bodies include municipal parks and recreation departments, independent school districts, county park and recreation systems, and regional water authorities. The code attracts both pure-supply vendors and service contractors who bundle chemicals with recurring maintenance, testing, and certification work under certified pool technician supervision.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Florida, Texas, California, and the Upper Midwest. Recent opportunities include the City of Detroit (RFQ due October 27, 2026 for sodium hypochlorite), the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida (RFQ due February 11, 2026 for a mixed-chemical package estimated at $35,000 annually), Milwaukee County (IFB due May 25, 2026 for annual chemical supplies totaling approximately $311,893), the City of Austin, Texas (IFB due August 11, 2026 for calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules in 50-pound containers), and the City of Palo Alto's Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RFQ due May 13, 2026 for bulk 12.5% sodium hypochlorite at approximately 130,000 gallons annually). Qualification requirements typically include minimum three years of prior supply experience, current manufacturer authorization or distributor status, insurance compliance (Commercial General Liability of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence depending on jurisdiction), and delivery capability within 48 to 72 hours. Several jurisdictions, including Detroit and Pinellas County, apply local-business purchasing preferences or set-aside credits. Contract terms range from one to three years with optional renewals, and pricing is commonly firm for the initial term with adjustment at renewal tied to the Consumer Price Index or Producer Price Index for chemical products.