UNSPSC 81151700: Geology

UNSPSC 81151700 Geology, a Class code, encompasses geological and hydrogeological studies, aquifer analysis, archaeological and cultural resources assessment, and related earth sciences consulting that state and local governments procure for infrastructure planning, water resource management, historic preservation compliance, and educational materials adoption. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state water agencies, departments of transportation, school districts, regional planning councils, and municipal governments. The scope of work spans brackish groundwater production zone mapping and subsurface modeling; cultural resources surveys and Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act compliance documentation; archaeological field studies and assessment; and geoscience textbook and instructional materials for secondary education aligned with science standards.

Recent activity reflects work across Texas, Rhode Island, Florida, Nevada, and Connecticut. The Texas Water Development Board issued an RFP due August 6, 2026, for brackish groundwater production zone analysis across fourteen Central Texas counties, requiring professional geoscientist licensure and ten years of hydrogeology experience in the region. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation opened enrollment through November 28, 2027, for an MPA-476 on-call cultural resources consultant roster covering Section 106 historic property identification, archaeological studies, and Section 4(f) and 6(f) documentation, with qualifications-based selection and subsequent mini-bids for task orders. The City of DeBary, Florida conducted a competitive bid (deadline April 10, 2015) for park irrigation system improvements with estimated cost of $90,000. Clark County School District in Nevada issued an RFP due May 28, 2026, for Geoscience and Honors Geoscience textbook adoption covering Earth and space science with NGSS alignment, running through June 30, 2033. The Western Connecticut Council of Governments solicited Statements of Qualifications due July 7, 2026, for a regional transit study analyzing public transportation needs across Western Connecticut.