UNSPSC 31162906: Hose or pipe clamps

UNSPSC 31162906 Hose or pipe clamps is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fastening hardware for fluid-handling systems, including hydraulic lines, air-conditioning refrigerant lines, and vehicle cooling systems. Recent solicitations show concrete demand for hose clamps as component parts in maintenance and repair contracts rather than as standalone products. The issuing bodies include school districts, municipalities, and county governments. Hillsborough County Public Schools and the City of Tampa have posted opportunities within the past three months that explicitly reference hose clamps as line items or implied consumables within larger service and supply contracts.

The geographic center of recent activity is Florida, where two of three actionable opportunities originated. The City of Tampa, Florida Purchasing Department issued RFQ No. 26-P-00454 on August 20, 2026 for automotive 8D batteries and supplies, including 50 units each of four hose-clamp sizes (7/16"-1", 1/2"-1-1/4", 5/8"-1-1/2", and 1-5/8"-3-1/2"), with quotes due August 4, 2026 and a one-year contract term; delivery is required within five business days of order receipt. Hillsborough County Public Schools solicitation 26286RFPDST, posted September 21, 2026, requests proposals for school bus air-conditioning maintenance and repair services (RFP with proposals due August 5, 2026) and implicitly incorporates hose clamps as component parts in refrigerant-system work. The City of Tampa requires proof of insurance, E-Verify compliance, and electronic submission through the OpenGov system; no pre-bid meeting is required. The Hillsborough County solicitation mandates Small Business Encouragement Program participation with a 20 percent reinvestment goal to SBEP-certified subcontractors and requires pre-approval for all subcontractors. Both opportunities are current, though the Tampa RFQ response deadline has passed.