UNSPSC 31162101: Concrete anchors

UNSPSC 31162101 Concrete anchors is a Commodity code that encompasses fastening hardware and electrical components used in utility infrastructure, industrial assembly, and transportation systems. State and local governments buy concrete anchors, anchor bolts, U-bolts, electrical lugs, fasteners, and related hardware through this code for municipal electric utilities, transit authorities, and public works departments. Recent solicitations show a mix of standardized fastening products (bolts, lugs, clamps, couplers) and specialized components such as aluminum frangible bases for highway safety applications and train control grade crossing spare parts. Issuing bodies include municipal electric utilities, regional transit authorities, and state transportation agencies. Lubbock Power & Light, a municipal electric utility in Texas, is a repeat buyer under this code, having posted multiple competitive quote requests within the past two months.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, with Lubbock Power & Light posting two solicitations in September 2026 and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority posting one in July 2026. On September 28, 2026, Lubbock Power & Light issued RFQ 26-7017-ELD for 42 line items of electrical components and fasteners (lugs, bolts, fasteners, ground rods, couplers, insulators, cables, clamps) with quotes due October 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through competitive three-quote process. On September 10, 2026, Lubbock Power & Light issued RFQ 26-7013-ELD for twelve aluminum frangible bases conforming to Texas Highway Department specification #621010033, with quotes due September 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through Bonfire Portal. Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) in North Carolina issued an invitation for bids on train control grade crossing spare parts due September 14, 2026, though specific parts and technical requirements were not detailed in available source materials. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority solicited bids for male straight-blade 125V plugs (commodity 2100277) due July 31, 2026, subject to FOB Destination terms, Net 30 payment, and delivery performance as an essential contract element.