UNSPSC 78142002: Rental of freight vessel for inland water transport with operator

UNSPSC 78142002, Rental of freight vessel for inland water transport with operator (Commodity), covers the procurement of rental or lease-to-purchase arrangements for boats and marine vessels used in state and local operations, typically with operator services or full-service marine support included. State and local governments soliciting under this code seek waterway infrastructure maintenance, wildlife management vessel operations, and general fleet marine support. Issuing bodies include state natural resources and wildlife departments, county marine resources divisions, and municipal public works and utilities agencies. The work involves both equipment rental and lease-to-purchase structures, often bundled with installation, maintenance, inspection, and operator training services.

Recent activity spans Washington state, Florida, and Georgia. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife issued solicitation PF260445MZ on October 13, 2026, seeking bids for one new flat-bottom boat and trailer for wildlife management operations with responses due October 27, 2026. Escambia County Marine Resources Division posted RFQ 20250923WA2615 on August 5, 2026, targeting marine contractors for installation and maintenance of waterway infrastructure including signs, lights, and pilings across 15 waterways safety zones, requiring comprehensive marine liability insurance and full-year service through September 30, 2026. The City of Atlanta issued IFB/GS/DPW/2606-1260236 on July 21, 2026, requesting bids for rental and lease-to-purchase fleet and off-road equipment with associated maintenance, inspections, repairs, telematics, operator training, and support services, with responses due July 28, 2026. These solicitations indicate active demand for marine and waterway vessel support across state agencies and local governments, though the code itself shows limited recent posting frequency in the available record.