UNSPSC 73100000: Plastic and chemical industries

UNSPSC 73100000 Plastic and chemical industries is a Family code that spans state and local procurement of water treatment chemicals, industrial supplies, and related commodity inputs. Recent activity shows municipalities and special districts purchasing sodium bisulfite, calcium hypochlorite, caustic soda, sodium permanganate, sodium fluoride, and ferric chloride for municipal water systems and pollution control facilities—goods critical to drinking water and wastewater operations.

The issuing-body mix reflects predominantly small to mid-sized municipalities (Meriden, Stamford, Tucson) and special-purpose districts (Water Pollution Control Authorities) procuring chemical inventory for utility operations. Meriden alone appears in three recent chemical procurements, indicating repeat activity from established water and sanitation departments. Geographic spread concentrates in Connecticut (Meriden, Stamford) and Arizona (Tucson), with scattered Colorado and Florida activity. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Meriden's Sodium Bisulfite procurement (IFB B027-15, bids due July 29, 2026) and the City of Meriden's multi-item Chemicals solicitation for the Department of Public Utilities (ITB B026-55, bids due June 25, 2026), both involving NSF-approved products for municipal water treatment with FOB Destination delivery to specified weekday business hours and Build America Buy America Act certification requirements for domestic sourcing. The City of Stamford's WPCA Sodium Hydroxide Membrane Grade 25% procurement (ITB 20260365, bids due June 4, 2026) follows similar patterns. Contract structures favor fixed unit pricing valid for 12 months, multiple-year terms with mutual renewal options, and bond requirements; insurance requirements typically demand $1–2 million general liability with the municipality named as additional insured.