UNSPSC 30121717: Guardrail
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Definition
A steel fence or facility that is installed between the traffic lane and pedestrian path to protect the latter from traffic accidents.
About UNSPSC 30121717
UNSPSC 30121717 Guardrail, a Commodity code, covers the procurement of guardrail components, systems, and repair services that state and local transportation agencies buy to maintain highway safety infrastructure. Recent solicitations reveal a market split between product procurement—W-beam and Thrie-beam rail sections, posts, end treatments, hardware, and assembled systems—and service delivery comprising inspection, repair, replacement, and maintenance of existing guardrail installations on state routes, county roads, and bridge structures. The issuing bodies are dominated by state departments of transportation (California, Utah, Maine, Texas, Washington, Kansas) and county highway departments and commissions (Putnam County Florida, Washington County Oregon, Hamilton County Indiana, Hillsborough County Florida, Collier County Florida), with rare activity from municipalities (San Antonio, Tucson) and specialized authorities (Kansas Turnpike Authority). State DOTs—particularly Caltrans with multiple concurrent solicitations—are the dominant repeat buyers, often issuing multi-year contracts on an as-needed or on-call basis with 24/7 service requirements and routine/non-routine response timelines.
Geographic activity concentrates in California (Caltrans Districts 1–12 across the state), the Southwest and Mountain West (Utah, Arizona, Texas), and scattered activity across the upper Midwest (Indiana, Kansas) and Southeast (Florida, Oregon). Representative recent solicitations include Caltrans IFB 04A7645 for guardrail repair services in Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, and Sacramento Counties (due October 29, 2026); Utah Department of Transportation IFB UDOT260292BG for W-beam and Thrie-beam guardrail components on a five-year on-call contract (due October 3, 2026); Hillsborough County ITB 26-00338 for handrail and guardrail maintenance and repair over three years at $1,070,175 (due August 3, 2026); and California Department of General Services RFI 0000040068 for a statewide guardrail contract with an anticipated $5 million annual value (RFI due September 14, 2026, formal IFB expected October 2026). Contracts routinely include prevailing wage compliance, traffic control provisions, MASH and NCHRP 350 crash-test compliance for system components, federal Buy America and domestic-preference rules on FTA-funded projects, and socioeconomic set-asides including small-business and disabled-veteran business enterprise goals where mandated by state law.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 30121717?
UNSPSC 30121717 is Guardrail, a commodity in UNSPSC 30000000, Structures and Building and Construction and Manufacturing Components and Supplies.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 30121717?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 30121717 posted in the last 90 days are California (6), Florida (1) and Indiana (1).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 30121717?
UNSPSC 30121717 maps to 1 NIGP code, 57028 Guard Rails and Accessories: Bolts, Posts, Terminal Ends, Washers, etc. (see 540-73 for Wood Posts).
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 30121717?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 30121717 is IFB Guardrail Services, Los Angeles County from California, posted November 2, 2026.
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