UNSPSC 32121500: Capacitors

UNSPSC 32121500 Capacitors is a Class code that encompasses electrical components — primarily capacitors and related ballasts — procured by state and local governments for utility infrastructure, facility maintenance, and equipment repair. Recent state and local opportunities under this code show capacitors being purchased as part of broader electrical system upgrades, HVAC and lighting maintenance programs, and specialized industrial equipment replacement. Gwinnett County, Georgia solicited approximately 200 units annually of Aerovox Z74S5232NN capacitors (or approved equivalents) on an annual contract for the Parks and Recreation Department. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Florida issued an ITB for ongoing Schneider brand electrical components valued at $519,787.19 over two years, with capacitors among the standardized components for SCADA control panels. The City of Austin, through Austin Energy, solicited electric protective devices and related components including capacitors on an annual basis. Issuing bodies range from county governments and city utilities to special districts and municipal departments, with purchases driven by routine maintenance cycles and aging infrastructure replacement.

Recent activity is geographically concentrated in the South and Southeast, particularly Georgia and Florida, with additional solicitation activity in Texas and the broader U.S. through cooperative purchasing. Gwinnett County, Georgia posted RFQ PE77023NONST2026000000620 on June 2, 2026 with a June 12, 2026 due date for ballasts and capacitors; Hillsborough County, Florida issued ITB2600277 on May 27, 2026 with bids due June 18, 2026 for Schneider electrical components; and the City of Austin posted IFB 1100 CPG1005 on February 16, 2026 with a March 10, 2026 bid deadline. Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 for law enforcement equipment available through participating jurisdictions nationwide, though that opportunity appears minimally relevant to the capacitors code. All recent opportunities use electronic submission portals (OpenGov, Bonfire, email) and award to lowest responsive and responsible bidders without explicit set-asides. Minimum quantities range from 200 units annually to variable-demand contracts with no guaranteed minimums, and contract terms typically span one to two years with renewal options.