UNSPSC 72141200: Marine construction services

The building and repair of marine related structures and systems owned by others

UNSPSC 72141200 Marine construction services is a Class code encompassing the design, construction, repair, and rehabilitation of marine infrastructure including piers, docks, seawalls, boat ramps, dredging operations, derelict vessel removal, and associated waterfront assets. State and local governments procure marine construction work through county boards of commissioners, city parks and recreation departments, transit authorities, state parks commissions, and specialized marine agencies. Recent solicitations show strong activity across multiple jurisdictions and venue types: Collier County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bus transit shelters with integrated solar and amenities (ITB, due August 17, 2026); the City of West Sacramento is requesting public boat dock debris-deflector repair (IFB, bids due July 10, 2025); Escambia County Marine Resources Division is requesting derelict vessel removal quotes (multiple ITQs, due July 20, 2026 and June 19, 2026); the Town of Norton, Massachusetts is requesting dinghy dock and mooring field construction (IFB 27-04, due July 16, 2026); and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting Bowman Bay Pier demolition (due July 14, 2026).

Marine construction procurement spans Florida (Escambia County derelict vessel removals, Collier County transit amenities, Monroe County seawall stabilization, Tampa waterway markers), the West Coast (California, Washington, Oregon), and the Northeast (Massachusetts, Connecticut), with activity concentrated in coastal jurisdictions managing waterfront assets, environmental compliance, and public safety. Federal funding flows through FTA grants, state environmental agencies, and disaster-mitigation programs, triggering Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America, DBE participation, and environmental permitting requirements. Contractors commonly face marine-specific insurance mandates (Protection & Indemnity, Marine Pollution Liability, maritime workers' compensation), tight environmental windows, and specialized expertise thresholds (NASSCO certifications, licensed marine operators, structural design for wave and wind loads). The mix of grant-funded transit infrastructure, derelict vessel abatement, pier/dock renovation, and seawall stabilization indicates active demand across multiple asset classes within this code, with strong geographic distribution and sustained public sector capital investment in waterfront systems.