UNSPSC 31161613: Tension bolts

UNSPSC 31161613 Tension bolts is a Commodity code that captures fastening hardware used in transmission, utility, and infrastructure projects, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show scant alignment with tension bolts alone—instead reflecting broader hardware and fastener procurement across electrical utilities, transit authorities, and transportation departments. The work actually being solicited includes tubular steel transmission poles, electrical components, specialized bolts and lugs, inner rings for transit equipment, and generic hardware for traffic sign maintenance. Kissimmee Utility Authority and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority are the most active recent issuers, with utility authorities and state transportation departments driving the majority of volume. Scope varies widely: Kissimmee Utility Authority issued two IFBs for transmission structures (Simpson Road Relocation and Marydia to Hansel 69kV Storm Hardening), DART solicited inner rings for transit vehicles, the Illinois Department of Transportation sought hardware for traffic sign repair and maintenance under a 2% Business Enterprise Program goal, and Lubbock Power & Light requested specialized electrical components including bolts, lugs, fasteners, and ground rods via competitive quote.

Activity concentrates in Florida (Kissimmee Utility Authority) and Texas (DART, Lubbock Power & Light), with additional procurement in Illinois and Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include Kissimmee Utility Authority's IFB 26-042-JG for transmission poles (response deadline August 11, 2026, with delivery by July 1, 2027), DART's quote solicitation 2100959 for inner rings (due October 15, 2026), Illinois Department of Transportation's IFB 27-494DOT-FINADB53545 for District 1 hardware (due October 20, 2026, with 12-month initial term and up to 10 years total), and Lubbock Power & Light's three-quote request 26-7017-ELD covering 42 line items of electrical components and fasteners (due October 5, 2026). All solicitations require FOB destination delivery with freight prepaid or included in pricing, and most carry fixed or estimated pricing with firm lead times as material to award.