UNSPSC 30171709: Wired glass

UNSPSC 30171709 Wired glass is a Commodity code that covers window glass and skylight replacement services and materials for institutional facilities. State and local governments procure replacement glass, installation labor, and related services under this code for multi-campus education and public facilities. The work typically includes glass supply, on-site installation across ground and elevated locations, lift charges, and labor for both standard and specialty glass applications. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code span community college districts and other higher education institutions managing distributed facility networks with recurring glass replacement needs.

Collin County Community College District in Texas issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB FY2024ITB046) on August 30, 2024, for Window Glass and Skylight Replacement Services across multiple campus locations, with responses due September 20, 2024, at 3:00 pm and a contract term running November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2027. The district required bidders to demonstrate a minimum of five years of commercial window glass replacement experience, provide professional references, and conduct site walks at each campus location prior to submission. Pricing was structured as percentage discounts off manufacturer's list price, and evaluation occurred on a best value basis considering price, vendor reputation, and service quality. The solicitation emphasized compliance with state regulations regarding historically underutilized businesses and required vendors to prioritize environmentally preferred products, indicating potential set-aside considerations for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements included workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business auto liability with specified coverage thresholds.