UNSPSC 31151503: Polypropylene rope

UNSPSC 31151503 Polypropylene rope is a Commodity code that covers cordage products state and local governments procure for operational and maintenance use across departments and specialized services. Recent opportunities show state and local buyers purchasing polypropylene rope alongside related cordage (nylon rope, cord, wire rope slings, and twine) in small to mid-sized quantities for inventory stocking and field deployment. The City of Philadelphia, the City of Tampa, and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners have posted solicitations in this space, characterizing the issuing-body mix as a blend of municipal purchasing offices and county procurement functions. Work under the code includes both standalone cordage micro-purchases and broader consumable-inventory contracts that bundle rope and cord products with other operational supplies for fire rescue operations, general municipal maintenance, and cross-departmental use.

Recent activity is concentrated in Florida and Pennsylvania. The City of Tampa issued RFQ 26-P-00489 for cord and rope inventory due August 25, 2026, specifying polypropylene rope alongside nylon cord, nylon rope, wire rope slings, and twine in quantities ranging from 2 to 1,000 units, with five-business-day delivery and one-year award terms. The City of Philadelphia posted a micro-purchase (B2728153) for 550 Type III paracord in military-grade black and yellow, quotes due October 15, 2026, under $45,000 threshold with 365-day contract terms. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued a competitive sealed bid (ITB-26-00319) for janitorial and operational supplies with an estimated contract value of $765,679.84 for Fire Rescue Department operations at 47 stations, due July 24, 2026, which may include rope and cordage as line items within a broader consumable category. A Sourcewell cooperative purchasing RFP (#061626) for Law Enforcement Equipment posted May 12, 2026, due June 16, 2026, may encompass cordage products as tactical equipment, though the scope description does not explicitly confirm polypropylene rope inclusion.