UNSPSC 25173810: Universal joints

UNSPSC 25173810 Universal joints (Commodity) addresses replacement drivetrain and driveline components that state and local governments buy to maintain and repair heavy-duty fleet equipment, including buses, solid waste collection vehicles, and other municipal vehicles. The code encompasses universal joints as discrete parts procured through blanket purchase order agreements and competitive bidding processes where local government fleets need replacement components on an as-needed basis. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include city purchasing departments, school districts, and county-level fleet operations divisions that maintain substantial vehicle fleets. The City of Tampa Purchasing Department, Parkway School District in Missouri, and the City of San Antonio's Solid Waste Management Department represent the issuing-body mix, with school districts and municipal departments appearing as repeat buyers of fleet maintenance supplies and drivetrain components.

Recent activity centers on Texas, Florida, and Missouri. Representative opportunities include the City of San Antonio's formal Invitation for Bids (IFB 6100019413) issued May 1, 2026, for an annual contract supplying automotive, off-road, and heavy vehicle driveline, drive axle, driveshaft, and drivetrain parts and service, with sealed bids due May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time; Parkway School District's Request for Bid (26120) for Bus & Vehicle OEM Parts & Service with bid closure May 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST; and the City of Tampa's RFQ 26-P-00418 for Inventory Automotive Shop Equipment, Accessories, and Supplies, with quotes due July 22, 2026. Contracts typically run twelve to twenty-four months with extension options, and awards are made on a lowest or best bid basis. Vendors must demonstrate adequate inventory, qualified personnel, and the ability to source unavailable parts within two to three days of request. Pre-bid conferences are common, and all pricing is quoted on an FOB Destination basis with freight included.