UNSPSC 26121612: Covered but not insulated cable

UNSPSC 26121612 Covered but not insulated cable is a Commodity code that encompasses data, video, and voice cabling infrastructure—copper and fiber optic cable and related connectivity products—used across state and local facility networks, telecommunications systems, and utility transmission projects. State and local governments procure this code for broadband expansion, surveillance system deployment, network infrastructure upgrades, and utility reconductoring work, typically bundled with installation, maintenance, and integration services.

Recent activity spans state correctional facilities, education service centers, utility authorities, and municipal water systems across Texas, Florida, California, Georgia, and Mississippi. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting broadband connectivity and cabling services across 80 correctional facilities statewide under RFP 696IT26O017 (proposals due November 9, 2026), with a mandatory 3% Veteran Heroes United in Business participation goal for contracts valued at $100,000 or more; the solicitation requires 24/7 technical support, preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts availability, and compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards and TX-RAMP cloud-certification requirements. Texas Education Service Center Region 4 is bidding structured network cabling, fiber optic connections, and video surveillance equipment installation across multiple member school districts under a sealed-bid process (also due November 9, 2026). Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is procuring five years of low-voltage cabling services throughout the county under ITB 26-00261 (due May 29, 2026), with an estimated value of $9.2 million and requirements for 24/7/365 support, four-hour emergency response, and BICSI-certified technicians. A Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing vehicle (COOP2026SOL-00008, proposals due September 24, 2026) underwrites cabling services and products for state agencies, local governments, school districts, and higher education institutions; historical volume on DIR cabling contracts runs $11.1 million to $12.0 million annually. These opportunities reflect strong demand for integrated cabling, video surveillance, and broadband infrastructure across public safety, education, and utility sectors, with emphasis on accessibility compliance, prevailing wage, and structured apprenticeship or certified vendor participation in Texas.