UNSPSC 26112003: Clutch plates

UNSPSC 26112003 Clutch plates is a Commodity code that encompasses motor vehicle brake components including pads, shoes, rotors, drums, master cylinders, hoses, calipers, wheel cylinders, hardware kits, and boosters sourced by state and local transportation and fleet departments. The code sees activity primarily from school districts managing vehicle fleets, county transit and port operations, and special-purpose procurement cooperatives. Buyers require factory-approved, OEM-certified components with manufacturer warranties, and typically specify new or remanufactured parts to meet regulatory standards. Brake system components are procured under a mix of notice types—Invitation to Bid for competitive awards and Requests for Information to challenge sole-source designations when alternative suppliers may exist.

Pinellas County Schools District in Florida issued ITB #26-AM-016 on July 27, 2026 for motor vehicle brake parts across two vehicle classes (passenger vehicles and light trucks; medium/heavy duty trucks and buses) with an estimated annual value of approximately $190,000 and bids due August 24, 2026. Broward County in Florida issued an RFI on June 23, 2026 (due July 1, 2026) challenging a proposed sole-source designation for Bubenzer brake and rail clamp systems and maintenance at Port Everglades, explicitly inviting competing vendors to demonstrate comparable capability. The geographic activity is concentrated in Florida, though the source does not identify activity in other states or regions. Florida's 5 percent preference for in-state suppliers when competing against out-of-state bids applies to brake component procurement. Contract terms typically run 12 months with optional renewals and include pricing escalation tied to the Consumer Price Index.