UNSPSC 25174805: Vehicle sand spreader

A specifically equipped vehicle that sprays sand for snow removal to make flawless traffic flow when there is snow or ice on the road due to snowfall during winter.

UNSPSC 25174805 Vehicle sand spreader (Commodity) covers spreader equipment mounted on or integrated into highway maintenance vehicles for distributing de-icing, anti-icing, and abrasive materials on roadways. State and local governments buy these as complete units, component assemblies, and standalone spreader bodies for winter road treatment and pavement preservation. Recent solicitations show demand for stainless steel hopper spreaders with dual augers, electric de-icing liquid dispensers, adjustable spinner assemblies, and ground speed-controlled distribution systems; spreader bodies are commonly paired with dump truck and tandem dump tri-axle platforms for integrated winter maintenance fleets. Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation (Michigan, Kentucky, Texas), county toll authorities (Harris County), municipalities (City of Arlington), and regional road districts. Michigan's MDOT and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have both posted multiple active spreader procurements under this code in the past four months, signaling sustained seasonal demand as winter fleet replacement cycles begin.

Activity is concentrated in the upper Midwest and Southwest. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet posted two separate IFBs for highway material spreaders—RFB 60527000001311 (six 13.0 and three 16.0 cubic yard stainless steel units with optional offsets, bids due October 9, 2026, reposted as RFB 60527000001312 with October 20 deadline) and specifications requiring 304 stainless steel construction, dual augers, electric de-icing capability, and delivery within twelve months at firm pricing. Michigan Department of Transportation issued RFP 260000002057 for winter maintenance truck buildup components including ground speed-controlled salt spreader systems and combination dump-and-spreader bodies (11-foot and 14-foot dual auger variants), with proposals due July 2, 2026, a five-year term starting December 1, 2026, optional availability to other states and MiDEAL cooperative members, and weighted evaluation (50 points specifications, 20 points statement of work, 30 points vendor questions). Texas DOT posted two bids for spreader leg stands (601320000071369 due September 15, 2026, reposted as 601320000071370 due October 20, 2026) through the Euna Procurement platform. Harris County Toll Road Authority issued ITB 250185 for sprayer and spreader replacement (four commercial spreaders, one-year term starting June 1, 2026, Henderson single-source manufacturer specification, 14-day delivery required, six optional renewals).