UNSPSC 30241603: Stringer

Tiered or stepped metal structures which act as the main support of a grandstand's structure on which one installs the seats, the footboards, etc.

UNSPSC 30241603 Stringer is a Commodity code encompassing the supply and installation of seating systems—fixed theater seats, bleacher seat modules, and related structural components—that state and local governments procure primarily for school gymnasiums, auditoriums, and athletic facilities. Recent solicitations show school districts and public universities buying complete turnkey bleacher and theater seating solutions, including demolition of existing systems, delivery, installation, ADA compliance work, warranties, and operator training. The issuing bodies are predominantly K–12 school districts (Emanuel County Schools in Georgia, Hancock County School District in Mississippi, Breitung Township Schools in Michigan, Greene County School District in Georgia, Grosse Ile Township Schools in Michigan) and public universities (University of Texas at Austin, Kennesaw State University), with one county fire services procurement for commercial recliners. The work spans fixed auditorium seating renovation, motorized telescoping gymnasium bleacher systems, temporary bleacher installation for athletic events, and maintenance and repair contracts for existing seating infrastructure.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Emanuel County, Greene County, City of Commerce), Michigan (Grosse Ile Township, Breitung Township), and Mississippi (Hancock County), with additional recent activity in Texas and at the University of Texas. Representative solicitations include Emanuel County Schools' RFP for motorized telescoping gymnasium bleachers at Swainsboro Middle School (sealed proposals due July 17, 2026), Hancock County School District's sealed-bid procurement for two telescopic bleacher units at Hancock North Central Elementary (bids due June 23, 2026), and Kennesaw State University's eRFP for auditorium seating maintenance and repair services across university facilities (due March 24, 2026). Greene County School District awarded 298 Leadcom theater seats through TIPS-USA cooperative purchasing to H.E. Hodge Company at $128,518 in February 2026. Solicitations emphasize ICC 300 and IBC compliance, ADA accessibility, manufacturer warranties (typically one year for installation, ten years for structural components), and references from similar K–12 projects; turnkey scope and site-specific customization are standard expectations.