UNSPSC 81171700: Botanical science services

Botanical science is the science of plant life. It covers a wide range of scientific disciplines including structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, diseases, chemical properties, and evolutionary relationships among taxonomic groups.

UNSPSC 81171700 Botanical science services is a Class code that spans state and local government procurement of laboratory analysis, testing, and specialized scientific services across environmental monitoring, water quality compliance, hazardous waste characterization, and forensic examination. State and local governments buy environmental and analytical laboratory services under this code—including drinking water and wastewater testing, lead and asbestos analysis, soil and groundwater characterization, algae identification, cyanotoxin and saxitoxin analysis, phlebotomy services for DUI enforcement, forensic analysis of biological and chemical evidence, and specialized field sampling and testing on an as-needed or recurring basis. The code sees sustained activity from environmental departments, utilities, health agencies, corrections facilities, and law enforcement at the state level (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, State of Oregon, State of Nevada, State of Georgia, Colorado Bureau of Investigation); county level (Escambia, Collier, Solano, Harris, Gwinnett, Clackamas); city level (Sarasota, Cocoa, Salem, Palm Bay, Bradenton, Waco, Houston transit authority, Orlando); and independent districts. Texas, Florida, and Oregon dominate recent posting volume; Nevada, Georgia, Colorado, and California see secondary activity. Texas HHSC and TCEQ both issue recurring lead and environmental laboratory solicitations; Florida cities and counties post water and wastewater testing RFQs regularly; Oregon Health Authority and state procurement offices solicit cyanotoxin, saxitoxin, and drinking water analysis services.

Representative current opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's July 31, 2026 IFB for lead sample analysis services (painting, soil, dust, food, cosmetics samples analyzed via EPA methods—24-48 hour turnaround required, HUB subcontracting plan mandatory, contract value estimated at $100,000+); the City of Sarasota's ITB for analytical laboratory services supporting water quality compliance (industrial wastewater, drinking water, municipal wastewater, reclaimed water testing per FDEP/EPA standards, responses due May 7, 2026); the State of Oregon's June 1, 2026 Master Services Agreement procurement for statewide environmental analytical laboratory services (general chemistry, metals, organics, air toxicity, SARS-CoV-2 wastewater testing—ORELAP, NELAC, NVLAP accreditation required); and Gwinnett County's August 3, 2026 annual contract for comprehensive materials and field testing (concrete, asphalt, soil, asbestos, lead-based paint analysis and QC inspection across the county, GDOT pre-qualification required). Work is performed across CONUS with administrative oversight typically at state environmental or health department offices. The code shows active competition, no dominant incumbent pattern, and sustained state and local reliance on private laboratory capacity for regulatory compliance and environmental investigation.