UNSPSC 72153203: Corrosion control service

The installation, repair, and maintenance of products involved in the control of corrosion in structures owned by others

UNSPSC 72153203 Corrosion control service is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure chemical treatment and mitigation services to prevent corrosion in potable water systems, wastewater infrastructure, and structural assets. Recent solicitations show two distinct service streams: chemical injection programs for water utilities treating copper and lead corrosion in distribution systems, and specialized engineering evaluations and cathodic protection installation for large infrastructure assets. The City of Dallas issued an ID/IQ for sewer odor and corrosion control services (RFQ BR2600030262, due June 26, 2026) valued at $10 million over thirty-six months for Liquid Ferrous Iron Salt, Liquid Ferrous Chloride, and Bioxide injection into wastewater collection infrastructure on an as-needed basis, requiring five years of prior experience and minimum monthly service at each location. Volusia County Water Resources & Utilities solicited corrosion inhibitor chemicals (ITB 26-B-60LS, closed April 14, 2026) for NSF-certified ortho/polyphosphate products across six water treatment facilities with an estimated annual consumption of 3,380 gallons and on-site field testing services. The Florida Department of Transportation issued a statewide as-needed RFP (RFP-26-9035-DG, due February 24, 2026) for corrosion evaluation and mitigation services including cathodic protection system installation, on-site monitoring, and independent audits on hourly billing rates with AMPP-certified specialists required. The California Department of State Hospitals procured a corrosion control study (IFB 25-10042-000, due June 3, 2026) to evaluate treatment options for drinking water exceeding copper action levels, requiring a Professional Civil Engineer with three years' water treatment experience and completion by February 1, 2027.

Issuing bodies span state water and transportation agencies, county utilities divisions, and city water departments, with water utilities representing the primary buyer segment. Activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, and California, with additional solicitations in Georgia and Utah. The code shows consistent utility sector purchasing driven by EPA and state drinking-water regulations mandating corrosion control compliance and lead/copper action-level mitigation. Procurement occurs through both product supply contracts (corrosion inhibitor chemicals) and professional services agreements (engineering evaluation, cathodic protection design and installation, system monitoring). Recent activity reflects ongoing compliance pressure and aging infrastructure assessment rather than episodic demand.