UNSPSC 30103700: Braid

UNSPSC 30103700 Braid is a Class code that encompasses metal fasteners, structural connectors, and raw metal materials—including bolts, plates, tubes, and sheet metal stock—that state and local governments procure for infrastructure maintenance, facility operations, and construction support. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing stainless steel diaphragm plates, anchor bolts with drive caps and post base plates, sheet metal and metal plate stock, and stainless steel angle and square tube materials. Issuing bodies include state departments (Texas A&M University System, Texas Water Development Board, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, State of Illinois), city procurement offices (Detroit, Tucson), and county/municipal water authorities (City of Lavonia, Georgia). The code sees activity across departments of public works, traffic engineering, corrections operations, and water treatment infrastructure.

Texas and Michigan dominate recent posting activity. The Texas A&M University System posted an ITB for stainless steel diaphragm plates due October 28, 2026; the Texas Water Development Board posted an IFB for temperature sensors and mounting hardware due August 25, 2026; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted an IFB for sheet metal and metal plate due July 28, 2026; and the State of Illinois solicited a Blanket Order Agreement for stainless steel angle and square tube due September 11, 2026. The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement posted multiple RFQs for anchor bolts, post base plates, and drive caps (originally due August 12, 2026, reposted September 17, 2026), with mandatory Detroit-based business certification and three-year contract terms. The City of Tucson posted an IFB for guardrail and related products and services (estimated annual spend of $40,000) due June 3, 2025, with a pre-bid conference April 23, 2025. Michigan's Detroit market has shown repeated activity under this code within the past three months, signaling sustained demand for metallic fasteners and structural components in municipal infrastructure operations.