UNSPSC 72151523: Cathodic protection services

Normally used in conjunction with coating systems, cathodic protection is a dynamic preventative measure that can stop or reduce the rate of corrosion in aggressive soil or electrolyte conditions.

UNSPSC 72151523 Cathodic protection services, a Commodity code, covers the design, installation, and maintenance of cathodic protection systems for water infrastructure, including deep well anode systems, rectifiers, and corrosion-control equipment for wells, pipelines, and water reclamation facilities. State and local water utilities and special-purpose water districts—city departments of water and watershed management, county water authorities, municipal water treatment districts, and regional water reclamation facilities—are the primary buyers. Recent solicitations show work spanning system design and engineering, full installation with appurtenant equipment, and integrated corrosion-mitigation projects alongside broader well rehabilitation and conditioning services. The City of Orem, Utah issued an IFB in June 2026 for exterior cathodic protection system installation at Well #10, with lump-sum pricing for mobilization, system installation, and demobilization, and the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility (Salt Lake County, Utah) posted a sealed-bid solicitation in May 2026 for the 2026 Cathodic Protection Systems Project with mandatory pre-bid attendance and June 9, 2026 submission deadline.

The code shows concentrated recent activity in Utah and Florida, with secondary activity in Georgia and California. Water utilities across Orem, Salt Lake County, and Athens-Clarke County Georgia have posted cathodic protection work alongside broader water well and infrastructure maintenance contracts, typically bundled within larger capital improvement or asset renewal projects. Geographic spread reflects states with significant groundwater infrastructure and aging well systems requiring corrosion control. Representative opportunities combine cathodic protection as a discrete scope within multi-component well rehabilitation efforts—the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility procurement emphasizes complete system design and installation to protect facility infrastructure from corrosion, while the City of Orem's project isolates cathodic protection as a standalone three-line-item contract with 60-day substantial completion and 100-percent performance bonds required. Bidders must typically hold appropriate contractor licensing (Utah State Contractors License or equivalent), attend pre-bid site visits when mandatory, and provide comprehensive insurance including general liability and performance bonds tied to contract value.