UNSPSC 81141501: Materials testing
Commodity
Code facts
UNSPSC codes come from the UN Development Programme (managed by GS1 US), and state and local contract opportunities from the governments' procurement sites.
State & local contract opportunities
Show 40 more
Latest 50 of 144 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Florida | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Texas | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | California | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Georgia | 0 | 1 |
NIGP codes for 81141501
About UNSPSC 81141501
UNSPSC 81141501 Materials testing, a Commodity code, encompasses independent third-party testing and inspection services that state and local governments procure to verify construction material quality, structural integrity, and compliance with design specifications across roadway, water utility, building, and transit infrastructure projects. Recent solicitations show demand for concrete, asphalt, soil, and steel testing; geotechnical investigation; hazardous materials surveys; and special inspections during active construction. Counties, cities, transit authorities, and school districts issue these procurements on both project-specific and on-call bases, with selected vendors performing work during construction phases and often operating under task-order contracts that guarantee no minimum volume.
Recent activity spans Florida (Palm Beach County Water Utilities' water main replacement IFB, Orange County bridge and sidewalk projects, Sarasota County's construction inspection RFP), Texas (Jefferson County Drainage District's federally funded Corley Diversion Project IFB due July 23, 2026; Texas State University System's IDIQ geotechnical and materials testing RFQ due July 21, 2026; City of Temple RFQ due July 8, 2026), Arizona (City of Tucson's FHWA-funded bicycle boulevard IFB with SBE and DBE participation requirements, due July 22, 2026), Georgia (GDOT construction engineering and inspection RFQs across multiple districts), Connecticut (school district materials testing RFQs), California (Caltrans hazardous materials testing IFPQ for SB/DVBE firms only, due June 19, 2026; Levi's Stadium special inspections RFP due May 30, 2026), and Illinois (Illinois Tollway professional services bulletin with systemwide materials engineering contract item, SOIs due July 10, 2026). Issuing bodies include water utilities, transportation departments, municipal public works departments, school districts, airport authorities, and special districts, with repeat procurers such as Orange County, Florida and various state DOTs. Geographic spread concentrates in Florida, Texas, California, Arizona, and Georgia, with secondary activity in Connecticut, Illinois, and Oregon. Federal funding (FHWA, HUD CDBG, FAA) increasingly drives solicitations and triggers Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, DBE/SBE set-asides, and Section 3 employment requirements.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 81141501?
UNSPSC 81141501 is Materials testing, a commodity in UNSPSC 81000000, Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 81141501?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 81141501 posted in the last 90 days are the District of Columbia (2), Florida (2) and Texas (1).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 81141501?
UNSPSC 81141501 maps to 1 NIGP code, 91275 Quality Control Testing Services for Construction.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 81141501?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 81141501 is Professional Services, Testing, Balancing, and Commissioning Services for Various Projects from Texas, posted September 29, 2026.
On GovTribe
See everything under UNSPSC 81141501
- State & local contract opportunities, awards and contract vehicles under this code
- Contacts who buy under this code
- Ask GovTribe AI about this code