UNSPSC 31151514: Jute rope

Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads, it is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus, family Malvaceae, jute rope is very widely used in a lot of fields.

UNSPSC 31151514 Jute rope is a Commodity code that state and local governments use to procure cordage and rope products for operational inventory and departmental use. The actual purchasing activity under this code spans military-specification paracord, nylon rope, polypropylene rope, wire rope slings, twine, and general-purpose cordage rather than jute-specific rope; recent solicitations reflect municipal and county demand for mixed cordage types in bulk quantities for ongoing operational needs. Cities and counties are the primary issuing bodies, with fire rescue departments, public works, and general city operations requesting supplies on a regular replacement or as-needed basis. Micro purchases and competitive quotes dominate the acquisition pattern, with award structures frequently allowing line-item flexibility to meet lowest-price or best-value selection criteria.

Recent activity spans the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The City of Philadelphia issued an RFQ for 550 Type III paracord (military-grade, black and yellow) on October 1, 2026 with quotes due October 15, 2026 as a micro purchase under $45,000. The City of Tampa, Florida released an RFQ for cord and rope inventory on July 30, 2026 with quotes due August 25, 2026, covering twelve line items including nylon cord, nylon rope, polypropylene rope, and wire rope slings in quantities ranging from 2 to 1,000 units. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITB for janitorial and operational supplies on July 7, 2026 with bids due July 24, 2026, estimated at $765,679.84 for one year of supplies for 47 fire stations. A broader cooperative procurement vehicle, Sourcewell's RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment issued May 12, 2026 (proposals due June 16, 2026), extends access to participating counties and jurisdictions across Washington state and the nation, though it targets equipment beyond cordage.