UNSPSC 73101600: Chemicals and fertilizers production

UNSPSC 73101600 Chemicals and fertilizers production is a Class code under which state and local governments procure laboratory analysis services, water treatment chemicals, grounds maintenance chemicals, and specialized analytical testing to support regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring. The issuing bodies span state health departments, state environmental agencies, county and municipal governments, universities, and transit authorities—with standout repeat activity from Texas state agencies (HHSC, TCEQ, TDCJ) and Florida municipalities (Sarasota, Palm Bay, Salem). Work solicited under this code includes lead and drinking water sample analysis per EPA methods; wastewater and industrial pretreatment testing under NPDES and state permits; microbiological, chemical, and toxicological testing; forensic laboratory services; and bulk chemical procurement for water treatment and grounds maintenance. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission lead sample analysis services (IFB #HHS0017054V2, due July 31, 2026), requiring EPA-NLLAP accreditation and HUB subcontracting compliance with 26.0% utilization; the City of Sarasota analytical laboratory services (ITB #26-13JS, due May 7, 2026), covering water quality compliance testing across nine major sections; the City of Salem drinking water quality laboratory services (Bid No. 267022, due April 22, 2026), requiring ORELAP accreditation and analysis of 475 annual samples; and the Mississippi State Department of Health water testing laboratory services (IFB RFx 3160008076, bids due June 29, 2026), encompassing microbiological and inorganic chemical analyses across five years.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest, with secondary pockets in Georgia, Connecticut, New York, Oregon, and Colorado. Texas procurements from HHSC, TCEQ, and TDCJ dominate the recent-opportunities block, driven by environmental compliance and public health surveillance mandates. Florida sees sustained municipal procurement for water, wastewater, and landfill analytical services across multiple counties and cities. Oregon municipalities (Salem, Portland region) and Washington State issue recurring bids for drinking water and emergency laboratory testing. Most opportunities require current accreditation (ORELAP, NELAP, EPA-NLLAP, CAP, CLIA, FDOH certification) and carry firm fixed-price or unit-cost structures. Turnaround times are typically 24 to 48 hours for routine work, with emergency response requirements ranging from one to four hours. Contracts generally run one to three years with optional renewal periods. Set-aside activity is present—Texas state contracts mandate HUB Subcontracting Plans with specific utilization goals, and some Florida municipalities apply local-vendor preferences.