UNSPSC 26121645: Bare copper electrical cable

Type of cable used to supply power in underground mining applications

UNSPSC 26121645 Bare copper electrical cable is a Commodity code. State and local governments soliciting under this code are buying structured cabling infrastructure—copper and fiber optic conductors, umbilicals, and related hardware—for broadband connectivity, video surveillance system installations, data networks, and transmission line reconductor projects. Recent solicitations span Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) broadband connectivity expansion and IP video surveillance across 80 correctional facilities (RFP 696IT26O017, due November 9, 2026); Texas Education Service Center Region 4 cabling and surveillance installation across member school districts (IFB, due November 9, 2026); Kissimmee Utility Authority high-temperature Aluminum Conductor Composite Core transmission conductor procurement across three reconductor projects (IFB 26-055-JG, due October 27, 2026); Texas Department of Information Resources Master Cooperative Contract for statewide cabling services and related products serving state agencies, local governments, higher education, and K-12 school districts (RFO COOP2026SOL-00008, due September 24, 2026, with historical annual volumes of $11.1–$12.0 million); and Hillsborough County five-year low voltage cabling services contract totaling $9.2 million (ITB 26-00261, due May 29, 2026). Issuing bodies include state departments, regional education cooperatives, counties, cities, utility authorities, and school districts. The scope encompasses installation labor, materials, fiber and copper conductor deployment, testing and documentation, 24/7 technical support, and maintenance.

Procurement activity concentrates in Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and California. Texas accounts for multiple active solicitations across state agencies (TDCJ, DIR), education entities (ESC 4, Georgia Department of Education), and utility authorities. Hillsborough County, Florida leads regional activity with a $9.2 million five-year cabling contract requiring BICSI RCDD credentials and 24/7/365 emergency response. Recent opportunities emphasize compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2, Texas Accessibility Standards), prevailing wage requirements where applicable, cybersecurity insurance ($1–$2 million), professional liability, and mandatory subcontracting plans with Texas VetHUB participation goals (3% on TDCJ, regardless of outcome on DIR coop). Cooperative purchasing vehicles dominate Texas procurement; DIR's two-year indefinite-quantity contract with optional renewals and pricing indexed to geographic zones signals volume stability. Performance bonds (100% of contract price post-award), five-year warranty and reference requirements, and firm-fixed pricing structures are standard. Pre-bid conferences and site visits are common (TDCJ October 15–21, ESC 4, Hillsborough County May 13). Proposals typically require vendor qualifications, financial statements, insurance documentation, and accessibility conformance reports (VPAT, VADSIR).