UNSPSC 72154068: Graffiti removal and treatment service

A combined set of activities to remove graffiti from public property. This is done as soon as possible after the fact, particularly if offensive language is used. Activities may include painting over graffiti on wooden and painted surfaces, water blastin

UNSPSC 72154068 Graffiti removal and treatment service is a Commodity code that covers the removal and treatment of graffiti from public infrastructure, facilities, and surfaces using methods including pressure washing, chemical abatement, paint matching, and mechanical blasting. State and local governments procure these services through municipalities (cities and counties), school districts, state transportation departments, and special-purpose water authorities to maintain public aesthetics on buildings, bridges, sidewalks, street furniture, and right-of-way corridors. Recent solicitations show work performed by diverse issuing bodies across jurisdictions: the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and multiple California cities (Santa Cruz, Orange County agencies) lead recent activity, alongside Georgia municipalities (City of Tucker, DeKalb County), Florida school districts (Pinellas County), and Oregon cities (Portland).

Representative recent opportunities include Caltrans IFB 04A7492 (April 2026 posting, April 16, 2026 bid due) procuring graffiti abatement across six Northern California counties with prevailing wage compliance, traffic control capabilities, and a five percent small business preference plus optional five percent disabled veteran business enterprise incentive; City of Santa Cruz RFP RFPNOEDH0271 (March 23, 2026 posting, January 23, 2026 proposal due) seeking comprehensive graffiti services with 50–60 monthly response calls, 24-hour turnaround on gang and hate crime graffiti, and a two to six percent local business preference; and City of Tucker RFP 2026-008 (February 24, 2026 posting, April 2, 2026 due) bundling graffiti removal with broader right-of-way maintenance, requiring six personnel, real-time AVL tracking, and 24-hour emergency response capability. Orange County Community Resources issued an RFI in May 2026 (March 5, 2026 deadline, since passed) as market research into dustless graffiti blaster equipment specifications and costs. Geographic concentration appears strongest in California and Georgia, with secondary activity in Florida and Oregon. Licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction — California work typically requires Department of Industrial Relations registration and prevailing wage compliance; Florida pressure-cleaning contractors must hold state licenses and background clearance; Georgia and Oregon requirements vary by service scope.