UNSPSC 31161620: Hexagonal bolts

UNSPSC 31161620 Hexagonal bolts is a Commodity code that encompasses fasteners and hardware components procured by state and local utilities, transit authorities, and municipal departments for transmission infrastructure, electrical systems, and traffic control maintenance. The recent opportunities show that state and local bodies are acquiring bolts, lugs, fasteners, and related hardware as components within larger infrastructure projects—transmission pole construction, electrical substation upgrades, transit vehicle maintenance, and traffic sign repair—rather than as standalone fastener procurement. The issuing bodies include municipal electric utilities (Lubbock Power & Light), regional transit authorities (Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority), state departments of transportation (Illinois Department of Transportation), utility authorities (Kissimmee Utility Authority), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions (Sourcewell). The code does not see stand-alone fastener RFQs but rather appears as a line item or component within larger infrastructure and maintenance contracts.

Recent activity is concentrated in Texas, Florida, and Illinois. Kissimmee Utility Authority issued two IFBs for tubular steel transmission poles—IFB 26-042-JG (Marydia to Hansel 69kV Storm Hardening Project, bids due August 11, 2026, now closed) and IFB 26-038-JG (Simpson Road Relocation Project, bids closed June 30, 2026 with four bidders including American Wire Group LLC, TAPP Inc, Gresco Utility Supply, and Superior Power Products LLC)—both specifying fixed-price, FOB destination terms with separate firm or estimated freight pricing and delivery by mid-2027. Illinois Department of Transportation posted IFB 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53545 for District 1 hardware items used in traffic sign repair and maintenance (bids due October 20, 2026) with a 2% Business Enterprise Program goal and 30-business-day delivery requirement. Lubbock Power & Light issued a three-quote request (26-7017-ELD, bids due October 5, 2026) for 42 line items of electrical components including bolts, lugs, and fasteners for substation work. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority solicited inner rings under RFQ 2100959 (bids due October 15, 2026) requiring FOB destination with freight included and Net 30 payment terms.