UNSPSC 31171707: Spur gears

UNSPSC 31171707 Spur gears is a Commodity code that captures highly specialized industrial transmission equipment state and local governments purchase for water treatment, facilities infrastructure, and mechanical systems — specifically gearboxes, reducers, and integrated gear assemblies procured to replace or upgrade existing mechanical equipment where exact part specifications and compatibility are critical. Recent activity shows county water authorities and municipal infrastructure departments buying precision-engineered Dodge taper bushed reducer gearboxes with matching bushing kits, typically as one-time replacement purchases tied to facility maintenance cycles rather than new construction. The issuing bodies are primarily county boards of commissioners and county departments of water resources, reflecting the concentration of spur gear procurement in regional water utilities and treatment infrastructure operations.

Geographic activity clusters in the Southeast, with recent solicitations from Hillsborough County (Tampa, Florida), Gwinnett County (Georgia), and DeKalb County (Georgia) driving current pipeline activity. The most representative recent opportunity is Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITQ2600239, posted April 23, 2026, due May 8, 2026, for two Dodge Torque-Arm II heavy duty single and double reduction speed reducers and four taper bushing kits totaling $30,400, with delivery required to the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility within 30 days of purchase order issuance. A second example is Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' sealed-bid procurement BL046-26, posted March 13, 2026, due May 8, 2026, for replacement of 13 particle counters at the Lanier Filter Plant and 6 at the Shoal Creek Filter Plant, including installation and operation manuals; the mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for April 16, 2026. These water-systems procurements emphasize exact manufacturer specifications, no-substitute clauses, and tight delivery windows to minimize operational downtime.