UNSPSC 39101902: High intensity discharge HID ballast

UNSPSC 39101902 High intensity discharge HID ballast is a Commodity code covering ballasts, capacitors, and related electrical components that state and local governments procure for facilities maintenance and equipment support. The scope of work includes supply of new HID ballasts (typically metal halide units at various wattages and voltages), capacitors, and associated electrical supplies delivered on an as-needed basis to transportation authorities, school districts, county parks departments, and transit facilities. Jurisdictions soliciting under this code range from transit authorities and county governments to independent school districts, all requiring firm fixed pricing, fast turnaround delivery (typically four days or less), and compliance with insurance and economic sanctions certifications. Incumbent vendors and renewal contracts are common; most solicitations explicitly require bidders to respond to new RFQs and IFBs or risk losing future business.

Recent activity concentrates in California and Georgia, with additional reach into Texas and the broader cooperative purchasing network. Representative opportunities include the Orange County Transportation Authority's RFQ for lighting supplies (Solicitation 250386, due June 11, 2026, $50,000 over two years) and industrial electrical supplies (Solicitation 250243, due March 30, 2026, $10,000 with renewal option); Gwinnett County, Georgia's RFQ for approximately 200 units annually each of 1500W metal halide ballasts and capacitors (PE77023NONST2026000000620, due June 12, 2026); and Northside Independent School District's IFB for electrical equipment, parts, and supplies (IFB2026098, due July 1, 2026). Sourcewell's cooperative RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment (due June 16, 2026) also references electrical components within a multi-state purchasing vehicle spanning Washington, Minnesota, and numerous other jurisdictions. Contracts typically run one to two years with firm fixed pricing, no price increases permitted during the initial term, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.