UNSPSC 25174205: Tie Rods

UNSPSC 25174205 Tie Rods is a Commodity code that in practice covers automotive and light truck repair parts procurement by state and local fleet services, school districts, and county transportation departments. The recent opportunities under this code reflect a broader category of vehicular maintenance parts sourcing rather than tie rods specifically. State and local buyers are establishing supply agreements for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket automotive components to support ongoing fleet maintenance operations. The issuing bodies include county fleet services departments, city departments of public works, and school district transportation divisions. These jurisdictions typically solicit through competitive bidding processes (IFB, RFQ) to establish either standing supply agreements with percentage discounts off manufacturer list prices or just-in-time inventory management arrangements with on-site parts fulfillment and system integration requirements.

The recent activity clusters in Florida and Georgia. Brevard County (Florida) posted an IFB for just-in-time inventory management services supporting 1,114 fleet assets with an estimated annual budget of $730,000 (response deadline February 25, 2026). The City of Atlanta's Department of Public Works issued an IFB for heavy-duty trailers, repair services, parts supply, and technician training with a May 1, 2026 response date. The School Board of Sarasota County (Florida) sought automotive and light truck repair parts through a competitive bid (Bid #26-0124, due February 12, 2026) structured as a one-year supply agreement with options to renew, requiring firm percentage discounts off MSRP across 19 specified manufacturers and supporting 48-hour delivery for stock orders. These opportunities show state and local buyers using this code to manage both parts supply and integrated fleet logistics.