UNSPSC 24101738: Rod gate

This a type of valve used in controlling flow rate of granular bulk raw materials, mostly fitted at the bottom of bunkers/silos. It consists of a box-like frame made of a mild steel channel through which mild steel control rods are inserted from both sides. Rod removal increases material flow; rod insertion decreases material flow.

UNSPSC 24101738 Rod gate is a Commodity code that encompasses traffic signal components and related equipment state and local governments procure to modernize, repair, and expand signalized intersection infrastructure. Recent solicitations show procurement of rod gates primarily as subordinate elements within larger traffic signal system projects—integrated into signal pole assemblies, mast arm installations, and controller cabinet equipment—rather than as standalone commodity purchases. The code appears in competitive bids for comprehensive traffic signal improvements funded through federal and state programs, particularly in Texas, Florida, and Colorado, where issuing bodies include city transportation departments, county precincts, and regional metropolitan planning organizations. Solicitations mix construction services contracts (ITB and IFB formats) that bundle rod gates with signal heads, pedestrian signals, controllers, conduit, electrical work, and pavement markings, alongside materials-only or supply contracts that itemize traffic signal repair parts and replacement equipment.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and Colorado, with the City of Brownsville, City of Fort Worth, Harris County (Precinct 4), Pasco County, and the City of Olathe representing principal recent buyers. The City of Brownsville issued three traffic signal modernization ITBs in May 2026—the 12th Street Traffic Signal Improvement Project (IFB 145-26, due May 26, 2026), the Brownsville Traffic Signals Communication Development contract (IFB 144-26, due May 28, 2026), and the International Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements (IFB 146-26, due May 26, 2026)—each funded through federal Surface Transportation Block Grant-Metropolitan Mobility or Carbon Reduction Program funds and requiring TxDOT prequalification. Harris County Precinct 4 solicited installation and modification of traffic signal systems along Fry Road (ITB, due April 6, 2026). The City of Olathe, Kansas issued an Invitation for Bids for traffic signal supplies (IFB 260018, due April 3, 2026) establishing an as-needed contract for 29 line items of signal equipment. Bergen County, New Jersey solicited sealed bids for a 12-month traffic signal repair parts supply contract under the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance framework (due February 27, 2026). Fort Worth issued multiple street and roadway projects incorporating traffic signal installation and upgrades. Broward County, Florida conducted a rebid for FEMA Emergency Traffic Signal Restoration and Repair services structured as a three-vendor indefinite quantity agreement with annual pass-through allowances totaling $345,000 (ITB, due May 19, 2026).