UNSPSC 78101808: Road transport of dry bulk

UNSPSC 78101808 Road transport of dry bulk, a Commodity code, encompasses the pickup, transport, and delivery of bulk materials—primarily waste, recycling, leachate, and loose commodities—from collection or processing points to disposal or treatment facilities. State and local governments procure this service for landfill leachate hauling, solid waste and recyclable material transport, grapple and roll-off container services, and occasional specialized bulk movements such as concrete, paving materials, and emergency logistics support. The work involves owner-operator or small-fleet contractors with appropriate licensing, insurance, and equipment to handle loads ranging from full truckloads to partial hauls, often on recurring or on-demand schedules with fixed or per-unit pricing.

Issuing bodies span county environmental and solid waste departments, municipal public works and transportation bureaus, state natural resource and transportation agencies, and special districts managing landfills and transfer stations. Solid waste, transportation, and environmental services departments issue the majority of opportunities. Recent activity shows strong demand from Florida and Texas jurisdictions, with additional solicitations posted by Illinois, Michigan, South Carolina, and Nevada. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Waco requesting bids for landfill leachate hauling from its MSW facility to its Central Wastewater Treatment Plant under RFB 2026-032 (due August 14, 2026); Seminole County, Florida seeking solid waste hauling and transportation services for recyclable materials, municipal solid waste, and yard waste under IFB-5302-26/RLH (due September 16, 2026); Clay County, Florida procuring grapple and roll-off container services for Environmental Convenience Centers and solid waste management facilities under RFB 2526110 (due September 3, 2026); and the City of Austin requesting bulk motor fuels delivery and related services under IFB 7800 MLJ1046 (due October 29, 2026). Contract values range from $70,000 annually for school-district towing services to $5 million annually for statewide transportation and logistics. Most awards go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; local business and small business preferences apply in Austin, Volusia County, Waco, and other jurisdictions. Insurance requirements typically include commercial general liability at $1 million per occurrence and workers' compensation at statutory limits. The code shows active, recurring procurement with predictable renewal cycles and opportunity concentration in the Southeast and Texas.