UNSPSC 31411502: Polytetrafluoroethylene lathe cut seal

A type of seal made of polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE produced by turning to achieve desired inner and outer diameters and thicknesses

UNSPSC 31411502 Polytetrafluoroethylene lathe cut seal is a Commodity code that encompasses bridge joint seals, compression seals, and related infrastructure sealing materials that state and local transportation departments buy to maintain roadway and bridge infrastructure. The code captures elastomeric and synthetic sealing products — including silicone-coated foam seals, gland seals, backer rod, sealant, and adhesive materials — that state DOTs procure in bulk to address deteriorating joint conditions across their networks.

The Maine Department of Transportation represents the active recent buyer under this code. MDOT, procuring through the State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, issued RFQ 17A260427-275 on May 18, 2026 (due June 1, 2026) to establish a Master Agreement for bridge joint seals and related materials across 76 line items, with delivery required to nine MaineDOT locations across five regions throughout Maine. The RFQ solicited compression seals in 23 sizes (ranging from 1/2" to 6"), silicone-coated pre-compressed foam seals in 23 sizes, non-brand-specific gland seals in 23 sizes, and supporting materials measured in units, with evaluation quantities of 100 linear feet per seal line item and the initial contract running from June 15, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with four optional one-year extension periods through June 30, 2031. Pricing submissions required FOB Destination basis including all materials, packaging, freight, shipping, handling, and delivery charges, with manufacturer literature, equivalency documentation, and warranty information required; the anticipated award goes to the lowest qualified bidder, and municipal, political subdivisions, and school districts in Maine may access the resulting contract at negotiated pricing if the bidder consents.