UNSPSC 31171502: Radial bearings

UNSPSC 31171502 Radial bearings is a Commodity code covering mechanical bearing components and assemblies procured by state and local governments for infrastructure and equipment operations. The code encompasses radial bearings and related shaft and support components used in municipal water treatment, wastewater reclamation, and similar utility operations. State and local solicitations under this code reflect demand for both standard bearing stock and custom-fabricated bearing assemblies integrated into larger mechanical systems. Purchasing bodies soliciting under the code include municipal utility departments and county procurement offices acquiring components for ongoing plant operations, maintenance, and capital equipment projects.

The City of Lubbock, Texas issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-19467-MA) on February 7, 2026 to fabricate four complete sets of auger bearing hangers and shafts for the South East Water Reclamation Plant, with a response deadline of February 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The scope required corrosion-resistant and stainless steel construction meeting AWS D1.1 welding standards, with delivery FOB destination and a one-year materials-and-workmanship warranty. Evaluation criteria included price, reputation, quality, past performance, and HUB program compliance, with local business preference available under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051 for bidders within Lubbock city limits if their bid fell within five percent of the lowest price. Recent opportunities in the code show sparse activity; the source provides no additional solicitations demonstrating a clear geographic concentration or issuing-body pattern beyond this single municipal utility procurement in Texas.