UNSPSC 13101601: Vulcanized rubber

UNSPSC 13101601 Vulcanized rubber is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement covers tire sales, installation, removal, and related specialty services for government fleets and equipment. The scope encompasses on-road and off-road tire supply and mounting at fixed facilities or mobile job sites, worn-tire removal, credit for casings suitable for retreading, and specialized applications such as foam filling. State and local tire-services activity spans utility commissions, county purchasing offices, and municipal fleet operations, with no single repeat buyer evident in recent postings. Qualification thresholds are typical for vehicle-services work: established local presence (commonly within a 50-mile radius of primary facilities), minimum years of industry experience in similar services, required licensing and permits, and compliance with state and local laws. Contractors must carry Worker's Compensation, General Liability, and Automotive insurance and meet workplace safety and substance-testing policies.

Recent opportunities show activity in the South and Midwest. The Orlando Utilities Commission issued RFP PR9446 in September 2026 for tire sales, installation, removal, and specialty services at four OUC facility locations with a three-year contract term and optional two one-year extensions; proposals were due September 16, 2026, and qualifications required a minimum of 10 years of industry experience and an established office within a 50-mile radius of Reliable Plaza. Sourcewell, on behalf of multiple Washington state counties (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) and other U.S. jurisdictions, posted RFP 061626 for law enforcement equipment with a June 16, 2026 deadline at 3:30 p.m. Central Time; while the scope nominally exceeds vulcanized-rubber products alone, the code-to-opportunity alignment is ambiguous and warrants direct inquiry into the actual tactical-equipment line items. Recent Texas and Florida postings from Dallas police equipment supply and Williamson County administrative notices carry limited decision relevance to this code.