UNSPSC 31151608: Ball chains

UNSPSC 31151608 Ball chains, a Commodity code, covers specialized chain products that state and local governments procure for operational and maintenance use across multiple departments and divisions. Recent solicitations show that the code encompasses various grades and specifications of industrial chain — transport grade 70, alloy steel grade 100, proof coil galvanized, and zinc-finished variants — with working load ratings and dimensional tolerances tailored to specific municipal operational needs. The issuing bodies are typically city and county purchasing departments procuring on behalf of multiple internal divisions; the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County appear as repeat buyers in the same timeframe, suggesting active cross-departmental demand for chain inventory replenishment.

Activity clusters in Florida, with the City of Tampa Purchasing Department issuing RFQ 26P00328 for Chain for Inventory on behalf of Hillsborough County and City of Tampa departments with a June 15, 2026 response deadline, seeking six line items of specialized chain products (800 feet of 3/8 inch transport grade 70 chain, 100 feet each of 9/32 inch alloy steel grade 100, and several proof coil grades) with five-business-day delivery FOB Destination and one-year contract award period. An earlier RFQ from the same issuing body, 26P00214 for Hooks and Shackles posted March 18, 2026 with April 15, 2026 deadline, included 316 stainless steel chain and roller chain components as secondary line items alongside primary lifting hardware, indicating cross-category procurement of chain-class products within municipal asset-management workflows. Bidders must submit electronic quotes, include all freight charges in pricing, provide proof of insurance prior to award, and comply with Florida E-Verify requirements and public records law; the City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total.