UNSPSC 70131708: Pedology

UNSPSC 70131708 Pedology is a Commodity code covering soil analysis, sampling, testing, and characterization services that state and local governments procure for infrastructure planning, environmental assessment, agricultural land management, and construction support. Recent solicitations show soil science services being bought primarily by state natural resources departments, county utilities and port authorities, cities, and specialized public entities managing agricultural leases, airports, and utility infrastructure. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting soil sampling and laboratory analysis across 10,000–11,000 acres of state-managed recreational areas and parks; the City of Augusta, Georgia is requesting geotechnical testing services including soil classification, Modified Proctor tests, and in-place density testing for construction projects; and Volusia County, Florida is awarding multiple contracts for geotechnical exploration, subsurface drilling, and field compaction testing under FEMA-funded projects. Work under this code ranges from routine agricultural soil nutrient sampling (pH, phosphorus, and potassium analysis) to detailed geotechnical investigation for new facilities, such as Dalton Utilities' request for 24 borings with core sampling, thermal resistivity testing, and corrosion evaluation for a gas generation plant.

Activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas, with recent opportunities posted through September 2026. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued IFB 27422DNRDIRECB54580 with bids due October 21, 2026, for soil sampling across five regions with samples returned by December 1, 2026. The City of Augusta's RFP 26-176 (due September 11, 2026) covers a five-year on-call contract for laboratory testing and field observation on multiple construction sites. The City of Dallas is seeking SOQs for construction materials testing services (due August 28, 2026) supporting water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects citywide. Dalton Utilities (Georgia) issued a proposal request due June 30, 2026, for geotechnical investigation supporting the Dalton RICE Generation Facility, requiring 24 borings, CPT soundings, thermal resistivity testing, and laboratory work compliant with 2024 International Building Code standards. Volusia County's RSQ 26-SQ-111IF (due August 20, 2026) awards multiple firms under a three-year FEMA-funded contract subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage and federal compliance. Soil work on this code is typically assigned through task orders with unit pricing or fixed-fee agreements; no guarantee of volume exists. Professional engineering licensure, materials testing technician credentials, and compliance with state certification and federal contracting requirements (where applicable) are standard.