UNSPSC 31161800: Washers

UNSPSC 31161800 Washers, a Class code, encompasses the purchase of pressure washers and industrial fastening hardware components by state and local governments. Recent solicitations show a mix of equipment procurement — the City of Pittsburgh sought a new Hotsy hot water pressure washer unit with specific technical specifications (4 GPM at 3000 PSI capacity, natural gas burner, triplex water pump) under RFQ 2026-RFQ-110 with a budget ceiling of $14,000 — and fastener supply for infrastructure maintenance, including washer lock hardware procured by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority. The code also captures hardware and fastener items specified as part of larger municipal infrastructure projects; the City of Lavonia's water treatment plant expansion, for example, included modifications to equipment and systems that would require washers and related hardware components. Issuing bodies include city procurement offices, transit authorities, and municipal departments responsible for public works and facility maintenance.

Geographic spread spans multiple states, with recent activity documented in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), Georgia (Lavonia), and Texas (Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority). The Missouri Department of Transportation's statewide sign hardware and supports procurement, posted in March 2026 with responses due March 31, adds activity in the Midwest. Representative recent opportunities include the Pittsburgh RFQ for the Hotsy pressure washer (RFQ 2026-RFQ-110, $14,000 budget, due June 22, 2026) and the DART purchase order for washer lock fasteners (item 2097555, posted January 21, 2026, due January 28, 2026). Both procurements required FOB Destination pricing with freight included and compliance with issuing-body terms and conditions. The code shows steady but low-volume activity; most opportunities are one-time or periodic consumable purchases rather than large recurring contracts.