UNSPSC 26121545: Portable electrical cord

Electrical cord with connectors on both ends that allow portability of connectivity.

UNSPSC 26121545 Portable electrical cord (Commodity) covers UV-rated traffic signal cables, electrical connectors, and cordage used in outdoor infrastructure and facilities maintenance across state and local jurisdictions. State and local governments procure under this code to support traffic control systems, electrical infrastructure repairs, facilities upgrades, and emergency power applications. Recent solicitations reflect a mix of small tactical quotes for specific cable types and larger blanket purchase agreements for ongoing electrical supplies and components.

Issuing bodies span cities, counties, school districts, transit authorities, and utility departments across multiple states. The City of Austin Transportation & Public Works Department and the Pinellas County School District appear multiple times in recent activity. Most opportunities are RFQs and ITBs for as-needed supplies and services. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Austin's IFQ 6200 AJC1026 requesting various traffic signal cables (15,000 feet of 5-conductor, 5,000 feet of 7-conductor, 12,500 feet of composite coax, and 12,000 feet of single twisted pair shielded cable, all UV-rated and IMSA-spec compliant) with quotes due October 23, 2026; Harris County Precinct 3's ITB 260248 for electrical parts and related items on an as-needed basis beginning January 1, 2027; and Lubbock Power & Light's quote request for 2,000 feet of 350 KCM copper cable rated 25 KV with 260 mils EPR insulation, delivery on reels to Lubbock Central Warehouse. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (Austin, Harris County, Galveston County, Lubbock, Tarrant County), Georgia (DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Columbus, Port Wentworth), and Florida (Pinellas County); additional recent solicitations appear in North Carolina, Wisconsin, and California. Most opportunities require FOB destination delivery within 10–60 calendar days, compliance with manufacturer specifications and code standards, proof of business licensing and insurance, and pricing firm for 30–90 days; many use tiered vendor qualification processes, initially soliciting certified small business or minority-owned vendors before opening to broader vendor pools.