UNSPSC 30181608: Shower rod

Mounted devices to hold shower curtains

UNSPSC 30181608 Shower rod is a Commodity code that captures fixture components and accessories installed in restroom and locker room renovation projects procured by state and local governments. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect demand for shower rods as part of comprehensive restroom modernization work rather than standalone component purchases. The issuing bodies are predominantly municipal and county governments executing capital improvement projects—city public works departments, county water authorities, port authorities, and university facilities management—all engaged in restroom, locker room, and facility renovation contracts. These jurisdictions procure shower rods as line-item components within larger interior renovation scopes that include flooring, wall tile, plumbing fixtures, partitions, mirrors, lighting, and hardware replacements. Work is typically governed by prevailing wage requirements when federal funding (FAA, HUD, CDBG) is involved, Davis-Bacon compliance, and state building codes. Issuing bodies often require contractors to hold performance and payment bonds, liability insurance, and experience certifications, with project timelines ranging from 60 to 120 days.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with secondary activity in Texas and Connecticut. The Clayton County Water Authority (Georgia) issued RFB 2026-GS-10 on July 9, 2026, for restroom renovations across multiple facilities (response due August 5, 2026), comprising one of two concurrent solicitations for the same project. The City of Pembroke Pines (Florida) solicited interior renovation of park restroom facilities and locker room showers at five locations under IFB #RE-26-03 (response due July 21, 2026; estimated contract value $310,000), with mandatory site visit and Davis-Bacon and HUD Section 3 compliance requirements. The Lee County Port Authority (Florida) issued RFB 26-0041LB for non-public restroom remodels at Southwest Florida International Airport (response due April 23, 2026; federally funded under FAA Airport Improvement Program), requiring specific epoxy flooring and stainless steel partitions and mirrors. The City of Norwalk (Connecticut) issued IFB for Concert Hall Restroom Renovations (Project 4500; response due April 17, 2026; 90-day completion window). The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) solicited consumable janitorial and operational supplies under ITB 26-00319 (response due July 24, 2026; estimated value $765,679.84 for one year), though this opportunity addresses supplies rather than fixtures and does not represent primary activity for the code.