UNSPSC 31161616: U bolts

UNSPSC 31161616 U bolts, a Commodity code, covers fastener components and related electrical hardware that state and local governments buy for infrastructure and facility maintenance. Recent solicitations show actual procurement spanning broader electrical parts and supplies ecosystems — the City of Phoenix Public Works Department's IFB 26FMD012 sought a three-year blanket contract for electrical parts and supplies from 97 different manufacturers including major brands like Allen Bradley, Eaton, GE, Hubbell, Schneider Electric, and Siemens, while the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) posted a straightforward purchase order for a male straight blade 125V plug. Both solicitations emphasize rapid fulfillment — Phoenix requires local stocking distributors capable of 48-hour delivery within a 25-mile radius of central Phoenix, while DART enforces strict delivery schedules with default termination as a remedy for delays. Issuing bodies under this code include city public works departments, transit authorities, and airport systems, with Phoenix indicating coverage across multiple city departments including aviation facilities at Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport, and Goodyear Airport.

Recent activity clusters in Arizona and Texas. The City of Phoenix issued IFB 26FMD012 with a pre-offer conference on June 4, 2025, written inquiries due June 18, 2025, and sealed offers due July 9, 2025, establishing a three-year contract beginning October 1, 2025 with two one-year extension options. DART posted its plug procurement on January 29, 2026 with a bid deadline of February 5, 2026 via the BONFIRE registration system. Both solicitations require FOB Destination freight terms and emphasize compliance with state law and nondiscrimination standards; no incumbent vendor information or set-asides are named in either opportunity. Exact award values are not disclosed in either posting.