UNSPSC 31162104: Screw anchors

UNSPSC 31162104 Screw anchors is a Commodity code representing fastening hardware and specialized electrical components that state and local governments procure for utility infrastructure, transit systems, and public works applications. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies buying line items that span lugs, bolts, fasteners, ground rods, couplers, insulators, cables, clamps, and related hardware — a broader fastener and electrical-component portfolio than the code name alone suggests. Issuing bodies include municipal electric utilities (Lubbock Power & Light), regional transit authorities (Charlotte Area Transit System, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority), and state transportation or maintenance functions. The work ranges from routine inventory replenishment of electrical connectors and fastening hardware to specialized purchases such as aluminum frangible bases conforming to Texas Highway Department specifications for highway safety applications and train control grade crossing spare parts.

Recent activity clusters in Texas and North Carolina. Lubbock Power & Light, a municipal electric utility in Texas, posted two quote requests within the past six weeks: 26-7017-ELD Electrical Equipment (RFQ, 42 line items of lugs, bolts, fasteners, and related hardware, due October 5, 2026, responses to Quincy Gutierrez) and Quote Request 26-7013-ELD for twelve aluminum frangible bases conforming to Texas Highway Department specification (quote-based procurement, due September 18, 2026, responses through the Bonfire Portal). Charlotte Area Transit System posted a bid for train control grade crossing spare parts (due September 14, 2026). Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority solicited male straight-blade 125V plugs (due July 31, 2026, Bonfire registration required). Delivery performance is a deciding factor across all solicitations; vendors must typically submit FOB Destination pricing with freight prepaid and certify that quoted prices do not exceed their most favored pricing to other customers. Quote firms typically run ten days minimum.