UNSPSC 31151619: Escalator step chain

A chain used exclusively for escalators that causes the step to move which is the part passengers step onto.

UNSPSC 31151619 Escalator step chain is a Commodity code that covers specialized chain products for operational and maintenance needs across state and local government departments. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local governments procuring various grades and specifications of chain inventory — including transport grade 70 chain, alloy steel grade 100 chain, galvanized proof coil chain in multiple sizes, and zinc chain — for use across municipal divisions and county departments. The issuing bodies are primarily municipal purchasing departments (notably the City of Tampa Purchasing Department) acting on behalf of broader county and city operational divisions. The scope reflects straightforward commodity procurement where vendors supply chains with specific technical specifications, gauge requirements, and working load limits to support departmental operations. Contracts typically run for one year with firm fixed pricing, electronic submission through municipal procurement portals, and delivery requirements of five to ten business days of order receipt. Most sourcing places freight and handling on vendors as FOB Destination, with payment at approximately 30 days following receipt and acceptance.

Geographic activity centers on Florida, where the City of Tampa has posted multiple RFQs for chain inventory and related hardware (hooks, shackles, and lifting equipment) in 2026. The most recent representative opportunity is City of Tampa Purchasing Department RFQ 26P00328 for "Chain for Inventory," posted July 2, 2026, with a June 15, 2026 response deadline, seeking six line items of specialized chain products ranging from 3/16 inch to 3/8 inch gauge in various grades and finishes. A related City of Tampa RFQ 26P00214 for hooks and shackles posted March 18, 2026 with an April 15 due date demonstrates the wider category of lifting and securing hardware these municipal departments regularly procure alongside chain. No set-aside designations are explicitly identified in recent solicitations, and no incumbent vendors or budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation.