UNSPSC 25102106: Tractor head

UNSPSC 25102106 Tractor head (Commodity) encompasses semi-truck tractors and tractor units that state and local governments procure for heavy hauling, equipment transport, and fleet operations. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying integrated tractor-trailer combinations and specialized hauling equipment—from refrigerated trailers and dry vans to pressure-washing rigs, lowboy equipment carriers, and command post trailers—reflecting operational diversity across departments of transportation, public works, public safety, corrections, emergency services, water utilities, parks and recreation, solid waste management, and fire rescue. The code captures the tractor-head component of these integrated systems, though recent opportunities often bundle the prime mover with trailers, specialized equipment, or services.

Activity is concentrated in Texas, California, Florida, and Georgia, with secondary spread across Missouri, Michigan, Colorado, and other states. Repeat buyers include the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Palm Beach County, Sarasota County, Sacramento County, and smaller municipalities and special districts. Recent representatives include City of San Antonio's rear-ejection brush trailer IFB (response due July 27, 2026), Texas Department of Criminal Justice refrigeration and dry-van trailer IFBs (both due July 24, 2026), Sacramento County's 35-ton lowboy equipment trailer RFB with mandatory pre-bid and local preference (August 3, 2026 response), Palm Beach County's dump trailer RFQ with SBE and local preferences (July 16, 2026 response), and Sarasota County's pressure-washing water trailer Quick Quote (July 17, 2026 response). State comptroller cooperative procurements (Texas Statewide IFB for multiple trailer types with 1 percent HUB subcontracting plan requirement) and Sourcewell regional contracts also drive volume. Most opportunities are structured as RFB, RFQ, IFB, or ITB for single or small-batch equipment purchases; cooperative and regional purchasing vehicles remain active channels. Pricing terms typically require FOB Destination, firm fixed pricing for 60–90 days post-submission, and compliance with local preferences, prevailing wage, insurance, and federal/state contracting provisions where federal funding is involved. Set-asides, when present, favor SBE, MBE, WBE, and local vendors within 5–10 percent evaluation preference bands.