UNSPSC 31171506: Linear bearings

UNSPSC 31171506 Linear bearings (Commodity) covers fabricated bearing assemblies and related mechanical components that state and local governments procure for water treatment facilities, wastewater infrastructure, and similar industrial applications. The City of Lubbock, Texas solicited fabrication of auger bearing hangers and shafts for the South East Water Reclamation Plant through ITB 26-19467-MA, indicating that the code captures specialized metal fabrication work meeting corrosion-resistant standards and AWS welding specifications rather than off-the-shelf bearing stock alone. Issuing bodies under this code include municipalities and special-purpose water districts purchasing engineered bearing systems for capital infrastructure projects. Recent activity shows limited volume — the source identifies one substantive opportunity in the past six months.

The City of Lubbock's February 2026 ITB represents the only relevant recent solicitation. The bid deadline was February 24, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026. Lubbock's procurement framework includes HUB set-aside consideration and local business preference under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051, allowing local bidders within five percent of the lowest bid to compete on best-value criteria. Bidders were required to submit professional references, fabrication timelines, material data sheets, and evidence of similar projects within the prior five years, with firm pricing for 60 days and FOB destination delivery to the facility. The source provides no other geographic activity or additional issuing bodies pursuing linear bearings at the state or local level.