UNSPSC 26121628: Screened cables

UNSPSC 26121628 Screened cables (Commodity) encompasses shielded and protected electrical conductors that state and local governments procure for utility infrastructure, facility communications systems, and emergency response operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing 350 kcm copper cables rated 25 kV with EPR insulation for utility distribution networks, 7-strand weatherproof copper wire in multiple gauges for overhead and underground applications, structured cabling systems (fiber optic, copper data, and coaxial) for telecommunications and security networks, and specialized cables for substation and switchgear installations. The issuing-body mix spans municipal utilities (Lubbock Power & Light, Orlando Utilities Commission, Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida Keys Electric Cooperative), county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Orange County, Pasco County), cities (Austin, Phoenix, Madison), school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools, Northside Independent School District), and a state cooperative purchasing program (Texas DIR). Repeat solicitation activity centers on Hillsborough County—which posted two low-voltage cabling services RFPs within two months—and Lubbock Power & Light, which issued separate quotation requests for cable and substation materials.

Geographic concentration is strongest in Texas and Florida, with Texas showing activity from Lubbock, Austin, and a statewide cooperative vehicle; Florida accounts for activity from Orange County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative. Representative opportunities include Lubbock Power & Light's quotation request (RFQ 26-7012-ELD, due July 15, 2026) for 2,000 feet of 350 kcm copper cable and anchor rods, with delivery to the City of Lubbock Central Warehouse; the City of Austin's IFQ 1100 BAS1095 (due June 25, 2026) for 3,000 feet of 7-stranded copper #2 weatherproof wire on reels; and Hillsborough County's ITB-26-00261 for comprehensive low-voltage cabling services (due May 29, 2026) with an estimated five-year project value of $9,213,350.00. The Orlando Utilities Commission and Kissimmee Utility Authority jointly issued RFP PR9071 for wire and cable with approximately 200 line items spanning multiple cable types and sizes (proposal due March 27, 2026, with a three-year initial term and two optional one-year renewals). The Texas DIR cooperative purchasing solicitation (COOP2026SOL-00008, due May 10, 2026 for responses and June 12, 2026 for RFO closing) establishes indefinite-quantity contracts for cabling services and related products available statewide to multiple agency types.