UNSPSC 30191500: Ladders and scaffolding

UNSPSC 30191500 Ladders and scaffolding is a Class code covering the procurement and maintenance of ladder and scaffolding equipment by state and local governments. Recent state and local solicitations show a mix of activity: fire departments purchase specialized fire ground ladders and aerial equipment; transportation and water agencies procure portable suspended scaffold motors and equipment inspection services; and transportation authorities source general-purpose ladders and scaffolding supplies for warehouse and operational use. The issuing bodies span state departments (California Department of Transportation, California Department of Water Resources), county transit authorities (Port Authority of New York and New Jersey), city fire departments (Santa Monica, Pittsburgh), county agencies (Broward County, Hillsborough County Public Schools), and specialized operational facilities, reflecting both capital equipment acquisition and ongoing maintenance and repair services.

Geographic activity concentrates in California, Florida, and the Northeast. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) posted IFB #11A4430 (due October 13, 2026) for inspection, maintenance, and repair of spider portable suspended scaffold motors and related platforms, with a three-year contract term running November 2, 2026 through November 1, 2029, structured as labor-hour, equipment unit, and scheduled inspection line items at its Coronado Bay Bridge Maintenance facility in San Diego County. The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget issued IFB #2026-IFB-031 (bids due August 5, 2026) for Duo-Safety fire ground ladders in eight aluminum roof and extension models, NFPA 1931 compliant, on a four-year unit-price contract with DBE participation goals (18% MBE, 7% WBE, 5% VOSB, 3% LGBTQIA+-owned). The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey posted BID #6000003376 (due July 13, 2026) for supply and delivery of ladders and scaffolding to Port Authority warehouses across both states under a three-year requirements contract. California Department of Water Resources also sourced roof replacement at Castaic O&M Center (Specification 26-08, Contract C51697, due August 19, 2026, $3.5 million to $4 million) that includes installation of new ladders and guardrails as part of the overall scope, with a 25% small business participation goal and mandatory site inspection.