UNSPSC 51241927: Oil/water

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UNSPSC 51241927 Oil/water is a Commodity code that covers chemical treatment products for water and wastewater processing, specifically unpackaged liquid chemicals such as aluminum sulfate used to remove contaminants from treatment streams. State and local governments use this code to procure operational chemicals for municipal water and wastewater utilities, where the products directly support treatment plant processes. Issuing bodies are primarily municipal water authorities and departments—utilities responsible for wastewater treatment and potable-water quality management—rather than county or state highway or environmental departments. The scope is confined to bulk liquid chemicals delivered directly to treatment facilities on firm-pricing or indexed-adjustment terms.

The City of Austin Water Utility posted IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026, seeking 179,200 gallons annually of liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration for phosphorus removal at its activated sludge wastewater treatment facility, with bids due August 25, 2026. Bidders must hold manufacturer or authorized distributor status, maintain minimum inventory at distribution facilities within 500 miles of Austin, and provide NSF approval and AWWA B403 compliance certification. The City applies a 5% local-business preference on bids up to $500,000 and a 3% preference on larger awards; small-business preference discounts mirror these rates and may stack. A second opportunity, Tampa Fire Rescue's ITB 25-P-00157 posted April 24, 2026 with an April 9, 2025 due date, solicited medical first aid supplies—antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and emergency blankets—and is unrelated to the oil/water code's nominal scope, suggesting tagging misalignment. Recent activity under this code centers on Texas municipal utilities, with the Austin opportunity dominating visible pipeline activity in this classification.