UNSPSC 30151809: Building material glazing

The term glazing refers to the glass component of building's facade or internal surfaces. Historically, the installation of glazing was generally undertaken by a specialist glazier, but today it is possible to purchase an entire window which can be fitted by a general contractor.

UNSPSC 30151809 Building material glazing (Commodity) covers ballistic and security glazing, window glass installation and repair, and related materials and labor that state and local governments procure for facility protection, vehicle glass replacement, and routine maintenance. State and local buyers under this code include state departments and divisions, municipalities, counties, school districts, transit authorities, and special districts, with recent solicitations posted by Utah's Division of Purchasing, the City of Tucson, the Town of Berlin Connecticut, Ingham Intermediate School District in Michigan, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority, Dallas County, and the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury. The scope spans commercial, industrial, and residential window and door glass installation; ballistic and security glazing systems meeting UL 752 and ASTM standards; automotive windshield and glass component supply and replacement; and on-call glazing services. Vendors must typically hold appropriate state licensing, maintain liability insurance ranging from $1 million to $3 million, employ certified installers meeting National Glass Association or equivalent training, and comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest. The State of Utah Division of Purchasing posted an RFP for ballistic glass and panels (SB271) due September 29, 2026, establishing a cooperative contract open to state departments, political subdivisions, school districts, counties, and cities, with products requiring UL 752-23 Level 7 or ASTM F3279-24 Level 4 ballistic protection certification and an administrative fee of 0.10% on all net purchases; contract runs through May 6, 2029. The City of Tucson issued RFP 226043 for furnishing and installation of window glass and related materials due August 18, 2026 (note: source shows due date as August 18, 2022, which appears erroneous), covering commercial, industrial, and residential projects with multiple one-year contract periods and HUD Section 3 requirements for the Housing and Community Development Department. The Town of Berlin, Connecticut solicited on-call window and glazing services (RFP 202635) due June 25, 2026, on a 2-year initial term with renewal options. The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury issued an automotive glass parts and windshield repair contract (T0084, Bid 26DPP01309) with quotes due June 24, 2026, covering six service categories across five geographic regions with a three-year base term and partial small-business set-aside requiring at least one small-business awardee per region. Ingham ISD in Michigan solicited door replacement with storefront aluminum entrance doors (ITB) due May 21, 2026, with mandatory prevailing wage and full performance and payment bonds. Dallas County and DART have posted multiple transactional procurements for automotive glass components (windshield splits, mirror assemblies) with compressed three- to five-day bid windows.