UNSPSC 31161805: Electrical insulating washers

UNSPSC 31161805 Electrical insulating washers is a Commodity code covering fastener components that state and local governments procure primarily for transit fleet maintenance, water utility infrastructure, and facility repairs. Recent solicitations show a mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity: the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority issued an IFB in September 2026 for bolts (1/2"-13 X 2-3/4") under Purchase Order 2100828 with a September 11 response deadline, and the City of Lavonia, Georgia solicited sealed competitive bids in May 2026 for water treatment plant construction improvements—neither of which represent insulating washers specifically. The code sees activity from transit authorities and municipal water utilities, though the recent opportunities block contains limited evidence of electrical insulating washers as a distinct procurement item.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Texas and Georgia based on the recent postings. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority and City of Lavonia represent the issuing bodies in the available records. DART's procurement emphasizes FOB Destination shipping with freight included, Net 30 payment terms, and delivery schedule adherence as essential contract terms, while the Lavonia water project—with a May 26, 2026 sealed-bid deadline and May 7 pre-bid conference—required Georgia Utility Contractor licensing, Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, and 4.0% DBE participation goals. The code shows limited recent activity specifically for electrical insulating washers; state and local procurement under this Commodity appears concentrated in fastener supply for transit and water infrastructure maintenance rather than electrical insulation components.