UNSPSC 25121712: Steel railway tie
Commodity
Code facts
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 0 | 3 |
NIGP codes for 25121712
Definition
Steel railroad ties used in underground applications.
About UNSPSC 25121712
UNSPSC 25121712 Steel railway tie (Commodity) shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and the work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local procurement. The recent opportunities tagged to this code do not involve steel railway ties; instead, they cover transit-system component supply and maintenance — rod ends, leveling valves, carbide inserts for light rail vehicle wheel machines, shock absorbers, spacers, connecting links, wear rings, hose assemblies, and pole end pieces — along with streetcar truck overhaul services and traffic-infrastructure hardware such as anchor bolts, post base plates, and drive caps. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority dominates the recent activity, posting nine of the eleven identified opportunities between late April and late September 2026, all as quick-turnaround competitive purchase orders for spare parts and consumables with response windows of one to two weeks and Net 30 payment terms; the City of Detroit and Charlotte Area Transit System each account for one opportunity. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal steel railway tie commodity scope.
Geographic spread centers on Texas (Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority's nine solicitations), with secondary activity in Michigan (City of Detroit, two separate RFQs for anchor bolts, post base plates, and drive caps in July and September 2026) and North Carolina (Charlotte Area Transit System's RFP for streetcar truck overhauls, due October 20, 2026). DART's procurement pattern emphasizes rapid parts sourcing for light rail and bus fleet maintenance through the BONFIRE registration portal, with FOB Destination shipping, strict delivery-schedule enforcement, and termination-for-default provisions for failure to meet specified rates and timelines. The City of Detroit's RFQ for anchor bolts and post base plates includes a Detroit-based business certification requirement and Executive Order #2016-2 workforce-composition compliance (50% Detroit residents, 25% minorities, 5% women) with a three-year contract term.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 25121712?
UNSPSC 25121712 is Steel railway tie, a commodity in UNSPSC 25000000, Vehicles and their Accessories and Components.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 25121712?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 25121712 posted in the last 90 days are Texas (3).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 25121712?
UNSPSC 25121712 maps to 1 NIGP code, 55979 Track Hardware (Plates, Joint Bars, Spikes, Clips, Bolts, Nuts, etc.) (see Class 570 for Rails).
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 25121712?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 25121712 is Pin, special | 2101647 from Texas, posted October 30, 2026.
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