UNSPSC 31181800: Automotive boots and covers

A category of automotive parts composed of rubber, leather or other pliable materials used to shield or protect the interface of multiple moving components.

UNSPSC 31181800 Automotive boots and covers is a Class code that addresses protective coverings and weatherproofing components for vehicle equipment and mechanical systems. State and local governments procure under this code when they need dust boots, bellows, seals, gaskets, protective sheaths, and similar components for fleet maintenance and repair operations. The issuing-body mix spans county departments (Brevard County, Collier County, San Bernardino County), city fleet services (City of Gainesville, City of Atlanta, City of Orlando, City of Philadelphia), school districts (Pinellas County Schools, Parkway School District, Rockwood School District, Seminole County Public Schools, Sarasota County Schools), and regional transit authorities (Regional Transit System in Gainesville). The code shows activity concentrated among fleet maintenance operations that source components for repairs to buses, medium and heavy-duty trucks, light-duty vehicles, and specialized equipment across multiple states.

Recent opportunities under this code are sparse and do not map cleanly to the nominal scope. The available records show state and local buyers soliciting automotive batteries, OEM parts, aftermarket parts supplies, DPF and DOC components, tire services, alternators and starters, truck repair services, and fleet vehicle upfitting—but no discrete solicitations explicitly targeting automotive boots, covers, or protective sheaths as standalone line items. The City of Eugene, Oregon issued RFP 20272006 (due August 6, 2026) for a Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Parts Price Agreement covering body and main parts, electrical and electronics, interior, powertrain and chassis, and miscellaneous parts across multiple manufacturers through a cooperative purchasing vehicle extended to other Oregon agencies. Pinellas County Schools (Request for Quotation #26-AM-006, due March 24, 2026) solicited alternators and starters, while Rockwood School District (RFB 2614202, due April 9, 2026) sought bus and fleet vehicle parts for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The code sees activity across Texas, Oregon, Florida, Missouri, Kentucky, Georgia, and California, but the recent opportunities block reflects a gap between the code's nominal description and actual procurement. Buyers generally tag protective components and boots under broader parts and supplies codes rather than this specific commodity code.