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 (Commodity) encompasses removal, cleaning, and surface treatment work that state and local governments procure to restore public property marred by graffiti. The scope includes identification and documentation of graffiti, removal via pressure washing or blasting, surface preparation, and application of protective coatings or treatments to prevent reoccurrence. Recent solicitations show two distinct service models: ongoing as-needed graffiti abatement across multiple facilities on a contract-renewal basis, and standalone pressure-cleaning services that address graffiti alongside routine surface cleaning at educational and recreational facilities. Issuing bodies include county transportation authorities, school districts, city parks departments, and county community resources divisions. The work typically requires state or local licensing (painting contractor, pressure-washing contractor, or general engineering contractor status in California), compliance with prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon requirements where applicable, workers' compensation and general liability insurance, and adherence to environmental regulations such as volatile organic compound limits on coatings and solvents.

Orange County Transportation Authority issued IFB 260533 in September 2026 for graffiti removal and abatement services at $100,000 for a one-year term, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., requiring a California Contractors State License Board license and prevailing wage compliance with a DBE participation goal. Orange County Community Resources issued RFI PE64400NONST2026000000260 in May 2026 to gather market information on dustless graffiti blaster equipment systems, with responses due March 5, 2026—a non-binding procurement aimed at equipment evaluation rather than service contracting. The School Board of Pinellas County solicited pressure-cleaning services under ITB 25-CD-080 with an estimated annual value of $75,000 and a contract period from March 22, 2026, through March 21, 2027 with two optional one-year renewals, with electronic bids due February 4, 2026 through OpenGov. Recent activity concentrates in California and Florida; California opportunities involve prevailing wage requirements and state licensing mandates, while Florida opportunities typically require state painting or pressure-washing licensure and can include multi-year renewal options with CPI-U price escalation limits.