UNSPSC 72153500: Structural exterior cleaning services

The cleaning of exteriors on structures owned by others

UNSPSC 72153500 Structural exterior cleaning services is a Class code encompassing pressure washing, window cleaning, building-facade cleaning, graffiti removal, and related exterior-surface maintenance that state and local governments solicit on a routine basis. Recent activity shows a broad mix of issuing bodies—counties, cities, school districts, transit authorities, and state departments—soliciting these services across facilities ranging from administrative buildings and libraries to parking garages, parks, and transportation infrastructure. Work is typically assigned as routine scheduled maintenance, seasonal deep cleaning, or on-call responsive services, often with unit pricing per square foot, hourly labor rates, or lump-sum annual contracts. The scope regularly includes pressure washing of concrete, masonry, brick, metal, and glass; soft-wash treatment of sensitive surfaces; graffiti removal and abatement; window and building-skin cleaning; and sometimes integrated services such as caulking, joint sealing, and minor surface preparation.

Geographic activity spans multiple states with concentration in Georgia, California, Florida, Colorado, Connecticut, and Texas. Representative recent solicitations include the Orange County Transportation Authority (California) issuing IFB 260533 for graffiti removal and abatement services at a $100,000 contract value due October 27, 2026; the DeKalb County School District (Georgia) posting ITB 27-802 for district-wide pressure washing across 138 schools and 164 properties due September 10, 2026; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) soliciting pressure washing, clean-and-seal, and sculpture maintenance services under BL070-26 due August 20, 2026; the County of Volusia (Florida) requesting county-wide pressure washing and soft-wash services under ITB 26-B-99JJ covering approximately 130 buildings; Caltrans District 11 (California) issuing an IFPQ restricted to certified small and disabled veteran businesses for window and building washing in San Diego due October 1, 2026; and the Connecticut General Assembly soliciting exterior building cleaning for the Legislative Office Building under RFP JCLM27REG0005 due July 8, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, and set-aside provisions (SBE, DBE, MBE, WBE, VBE) appear frequently in recent postings, particularly in California and Georgia. Contract terms typically span one to three years with optional annual renewals, and bidders regularly face insurance requirements including general liability at $1 million to $2 million, workers' compensation, and automobile liability.