UNSPSC 31151512: Polyethylene rope

Polyethylene is a thermoplastic material composed of polymers of ethylene, the polyethylene rope is very difficult to rot or mildew, it has several uses.

UNSPSC 31151512 Polyethylene rope is a Commodity code covering cordage products in various materials and configurations that state and local governments procure for operational and departmental inventory. The recent solicitations show that buying agencies are requesting rope, cord, and cordage in diverse forms — 550 Type III paracord (military-grade specification), nylon cord and rope, polypropylene rope, wire rope slings, and twine — typically for storage, general operations, or specialized use by fire and safety departments. Cities and counties are the primary issuing bodies, acquiring inventory on a one-year contract cycle through competitive micro-purchases, RFQs, and ITBs. The scope reflects routine consumable purchasing rather than specialty procurement; quantities range from small micro-purchases under the City threshold to six-figure county inventory contracts like the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department's $765,679.84 annual janitorial and operational supplies solicitation, which includes cordage as part of a broader consumables package.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictions. The City of Philadelphia issued an RFQ for 550 Type III paracord (Solicitation B2728153, due October 15, 2026) as a micro-purchase, while the City of Tampa solicited twelve line items of cord and rope inventory under RFQ 26-P-00489 (due August 25, 2026) for citywide departmental use. Hillsborough County, Florida issued ITB 26-00319 on July 24, 2026 for janitorial and operational supplies including cordage with an estimated contract value of $765,679.84 for Fire Rescue operations. A broader cooperative procurement through Sourcewell (RFP 061626, due June 16, 2026) sought law enforcement equipment on behalf of multiple Washington counties and other public entities, though the law enforcement focus suggests cordage may be a minor component. Delivery requirements are typically rapid — five to ten business days — with FOB Destination pricing, firm fixed-price quotes, and payment within 30 days of acceptance. No set-asides or preferences are evident in the recent postings; standard commercial insurance and compliance certifications are required.