UNSPSC 77141501: Microbiological testing

Microbiological testing for E. coli-presence absence or most probable number-, Enterococcus-most probable number-, total bacteria (HPC), iron bacteria-presence or absence.

UNSPSC 77141501 Microbiological testing (Commodity) covers intake, treatment, and disposal of organic and hazardous waste streams generated by state and local facilities, including grease trap waste, domestic septic waste, biosolids, biohazardous medical waste, and hazardous chemical materials requiring lab analysis or environmental remediation before final disposal. State and local government procurement under this code spans school districts, cities, counties, transit authorities, and state environmental agencies, with activity concentrated in Florida, Texas, Michigan, Georgia, and the Southwest. The School Board of Volusia County posted a Notice of Intent to Single Source waste processing and disposal services (estimated $200,000 annually for 608,000 gallons of FOG waste, septage, and biosolids) on October 19, 2026. Houston City College issued RFP 27-03 for biological waste collection and disposal (proposals due November 20, 2026) covering medical waste transportation, sharps containers, and biohazard signage with Monday–Friday pickup service and certificates of destruction. The City of Wichita solicited bids for solidification and disposal of non-hazardous liquid waste (ITB 260215, due October 30, 2026) for City and joint City/County agencies plus private-sector waste generators. The City of Fort Worth issued RFP 26-0312 for standby disaster debris monitoring (due November 5, 2026) with a mandatory 30 percent Small Business participation goal. The Michigan Department of Transportation requested proposals for emergency environmental cleanup and remediation services on an as-needed basis in thirteen counties (RFP due October 5, 2026), requiring all staff to hold valid 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and hazmat driver licenses.

Geographic activity clusters in Florida (Volusia County, Hillsborough County, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, and multiple transfer stations), Texas (Houston, Wichita, Fort Worth, Austin, Waco, San Felipe Del Rio CISD), Michigan (Grand Region covering thirteen counties), Georgia (Atlanta, Fort Worth, Clayton County, Mableton), and scattered requests in Kansas, Arizona, Wisconsin, Oregon, Mississippi, North Carolina, Illinois, Washington, and California. School districts, city departments, county facilities, and special-purpose districts (solid waste authorities, transit agencies) drive procurement. Recent opportunities show strong demand for hazardous and biohazardous waste handling with regulatory compliance focus—contractors must hold current EPA Identification Numbers, state hazardous waste transporter registrations, HAZWOPER certifications, and biomedical waste permits. Leachate and special waste removal dominate the activity stream, alongside emergency response and debris remediation contracts tied to disaster recovery. Contract values range from $200,000 annually (Volusia County) to $14.28 million over three years (Hillsborough County leachate hauling), with most opportunities structured as as-needed or indefinite-quantity agreements. Performance requirements emphasize rapid response (two-hour mobilization for spills, 48-hour pickup for routine waste), 24/7 availability, detailed documentation and manifesting, and compliance with EPA, OSHA, and state environmental rules. Set-asides and preferences appear in select procurements (30 percent SBE goal in Fort Worth disaster debris monitoring; 8 percent M/WBE participation in Orlando Utilities Commission industrial vacuum services).