UNSPSC 31161708: Channel nuts

UNSPSC 31161708 Channel nuts is a Commodity code that encompasses fastening components used in mechanical assembly and maintenance across water infrastructure, utilities, and municipal construction projects. State and local governments procure channel nuts as component parts within larger construction and equipment installation contracts rather than as standalone supply orders. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span municipal water authorities, public works departments, and utility districts managing infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. Channel nuts appear in the bill of materials for water treatment plant modifications, pump station installations, filter assemblies, and related mechanical systems where threaded fastening to structural channels is required.

The City of Lavonia, Georgia posted a sealed competitive bid (IFB) on April 24, 2026, for Water Treatment Plant 2026 Improvements (Solicitation PE66940NONST2026000000005, due May 26, 2026), a nine-month infrastructure upgrade project that includes modifications to raw water pump stations, settling basins, filtration units, chemical feed systems, and clearwell storage tanks across two sites. The project is partially funded through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority State Revolving Fund and subject to Build America, Buy America requirements; contractors must hold a Georgia Utility Contractor license, employ a certified Utility Manager, and meet prevailing wage and DBE participation goals (4.0% minority-owned and women-owned business participation). A pre-bid conference was scheduled for May 7, 2026, with written questions due by May 12, 2026. Channel nuts would be procured as embedded components within the equipment and structural assembly work rather than as a distinct line item, making visibility into specific channel-nut demand difficult from the public solicitation alone. Activity under this Commodity code remains limited in recent state and local opportunity records, with water infrastructure upgrades in the Southeast representing the primary visible market segment.