UNSPSC 31151901: Metal straps

UNSPSC 31151901 Metal straps, a Commodity code, encompasses fastening and binding supplies that state and local governments procure for operations and maintenance across diverse departments and facilities. Recent solicitations show demand for metal straps, ratchet straps, tie-downs, and related fastening materials used in athletic and recreational equipment installations, facility maintenance, safety netting systems, and janitorial and operational supply contracts. The issuing bodies range widely: independent school districts (athletic equipment procurement), municipal governments (golf course infrastructure projects), county fire rescue operations, state health and human services agencies, and city purchasing offices. The code does not report a concentrated buyer base; activity spans school districts, cities, counties, and state agencies procuring straps as components of larger supply or service bundles rather than as standalone purchases.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Texas and Florida. The City of Dallas posted an RFQ on September 14, 2026, for bird netting, tie-downs, straps, and protective netting due September 23, 2026. Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) issued IFB 2026137 on October 1, 2026, consolidating four expiring athletic equipment and supplies contracts with bids due October 19, 2026, requiring all current vendors to resubmit to maintain business. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0017729 on September 7, 2026, for miscellaneous campus maintenance parts and supplies (including ratchet straps among 18 line items) for the Denton State Supported Living Center, with bids due September 14, 2026, and a historical spend guideline of $100,000.00 over twelve months. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 2600319 on July 7, 2026, for consumable janitorial and operational supplies for Fire Rescue operations, estimated at $765,679.84 annually, with bids due July 24, 2026. The City of Taylor, Michigan posted IFBDATE2621 on September 30, 2026, for golf course netting and pole removal services at Taylor Meadows Golf Course, with bids due September 29, 2026 and Addendum #1 Revision issued.