UNSPSC 30103206: Plastic grating

UNSPSC 30103206 Plastic grating (Commodity) covers structural fiberglass grating panels supplied as material-only procurements for pedestrian and vehicular safety infrastructure. The recent solicitation activity shows state transportation departments buying prefabricated pultruded grating in standardized and custom panel configurations, typically with specified resin, flame-rating, anti-skid surface, and color requirements, delivered to field installations for installation by state maintenance forces. The Michigan Department of Transportation is the primary recent buyer under this code, soliciting fiberglass grating panels for the Merrick Avenue Walkway pedestrian bridge in Detroit; the issuing body is the Detroit Transportation Service Center, which manages material sourcing for infrastructure rehabilitation and safety upgrades.

Michigan dominates the recent activity under this code, with the Michigan Department of Transportation issuing three related RFPs in May 2026 for the same pedestrian bridge grating project. The initial RFP (260000001914) posted May 5, 2026, with proposals due May 19, 2026, specified DURAGRIL Series T-1700 T-Bar pultruded grating in seventy panels across five size configurations (6'9" to 12'6" lengths), plus fastening hardware, all UV-inhibited, Class 1 flame-rated, anti-skid, and light gray. Amendment 1 issued May 13, 2026, clarified panel width specifications. Two proposals were submitted by deadline; GFG Supply Inc. of The Villages, Florida was recommended for award at a total contract value of $88,060 (individual panel prices ranging from $2,760 to $65,808) in an Intent to Award issued May 26, 2026, with final award decision due May 29, 2026. Evaluation was conducted on a pass/fail basis across five criteria (confidential treatment forms, vendor question responses, contract term agreement, specified brand and model confirmation, and complete Schedule A responses). Qualified Disabled Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business entities may receive preference consideration under MCL 18.1261, though neither of the two bidders in this award cycle qualified. Delivery was required within 42 calendar days of receipt of order to MDOT Operations Field Services in Lansing, with acceptance windows 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, excluding state holidays; payment terms were Net 45 days via Electronic Funds Transfer.