UNSPSC 31161616: U bolts

UNSPSC 31161616 U bolts, a Commodity code, covers fastening hardware and electrical components that state and local utilities, transit authorities, and public works departments procure for infrastructure maintenance and construction. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers requesting U bolts, lugs, bolts, fasteners, ground rods, couplers, clamps, and related hardware—often as part of larger electrical or mechanical assemblies rather than as standalone fastener orders. The issuing bodies span municipal electric utilities, transit authorities, and specialized public agencies. Lubbock Power & Light, a municipal electric utility in Texas, has posted multiple quotes for electrical components and specialized hardware; Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority represent the transit procurement segment under this code.

Activity concentrates in Texas, with recent solicitations from Lubbock Power & Light (September and August 2026) and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (July 2026). Lubbock Power & Light issued a three-quote competitive request (IFB 26-7017-ELD, due October 5, 2026) for 42 line items including lugs, bolts, fasteners, and couplers with quantities ranging from 2 to 2,100 units per item, with all materials to be delivered FOB destination to the Erskine Substation; the same utility also requested quotes for aluminum frangible bases meeting Texas Highway Department specifications (Quote Request 26-7013-ELD, due September 18, 2026). Charlotte Area Transit System posted an invitation for train control grade crossing spare parts (Solicitation 26920272053, due September 14, 2026), though specifics on part content and technical requirements were not disclosed in the available documentation. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority solicited male straight-blade 125V plugs (Commodity 2100277, due July 31, 2026), subject to FOB Destination with freight included and Net 30 payment terms. Delivery performance and competitive pricing are consistent evaluation criteria across these opportunities.