UNSPSC 95121621: Seawall

A form of coastal defense constructed on the inland part of a coast to reduce the effects of strong waves.

UNSPSC 95121621 Seawall, a Commodity code, encompasses the removal, repair, and stabilization of deteriorated waterfront barriers and associated erosion-control infrastructure that state and local governments procure to protect coastal parks, marinas, municipal facilities, and public access points from tidal damage and storm surge. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying comprehensive seawall reconstruction—including bulkhead replacement, sheet pile installation, concrete cap installation, and living shoreline components—alongside allied work such as debris deflector repair, canal stabilization, and observation dock construction in waterfront parks. The issuing bodies span counties, cities, school districts, and special-purpose authorities across coastal and inland-waterway jurisdictions, with repeat activity from Florida counties (Monroe, Broward, Sarasota, Escambia, Pinellas, Clay), Texas municipalities and authorities (City of Sarasota, Brazos River Authority, Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program), Connecticut towns, and California coastal cities. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Fort Myers' derelict vessel removal continuing contract with disaster response (RFP 26067, due August 18, 2026), the City of West Sacramento's public boat dock debris deflector repair (ITB 25065ITB, due July 10, 2025), and the Town of Old Saybrook's seawall repair RFP (RFP 36149, due May 7, 2026).

Geographic concentration appears heaviest in Florida, where multiple counties and cities—Broward, Monroe, Sarasota, Escambia, Pinellas, Clay, and Pasco—have posted seawall, dock, and vessel-removal work within the past six months. Texas shows significant activity in coastal and inland restoration, with the Brazos River Authority seeking design-build dock and pier construction (due May 7, 2026) and the Texas General Land Office requesting dry dock demolition and debris monitoring services. Connecticut, California, Georgia, and Mississippi complete the recent geographic footprint. The code reflects active demand for marine structural rehabilitation driven by climate resilience, hurricane mitigation, and deferred maintenance cycles, with many solicitations funded through federal grants (FEMA, HUD, FDEP Resilient Florida), state appropriations, or local bonds. Liquidated damages, prevailing wage compliance, extensive environmental and permitting coordination, and specialized insurance (marine liability, pollution liability, workers' compensation) appear consistently, signaling that successful contractors must demonstrate deep waterfront construction experience, diver or marine specialty licensing, and financial capacity to manage multi-week or multi-month mobilizations on water.