UNSPSC 39121104: Motor control centers

UNSPSC 39121104 Motor control centers (Commodity) covers the supply, installation, and service of motor control centers and related electrical enclosures for water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure. State and local governments procure MCCs as components of pump stations, lift stations, and treatment facilities, typically bundled with fabrication, programming, testing, control wiring, and emergency support services. The issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners, municipal water and wastewater departments, and independent school districts. Recent solicitations emphasize UL 508A certification, compliance with the National Electrical Code and state electrical codes, factory acceptance testing, and 24/7 emergency callout support.

Activity is spread across Florida (Hillsborough County, Bay County, City of Bartow, Riverside County), New Mexico (City of Santa Fe), California (West Basin Municipal Water District), and Texas (Northside Independent School District). Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 26-00393 for pump station control panels and enclosures over a two-year period, estimated at $3.66 million with bids due September 29, 2026; ten contractors submitted bids ranging from $2.55 million to over $5.1 million, with individual control panel unit prices from approximately $21,000 to $112,000. The City of Bartow posted a request for proposals to install a new Master Lift Station Motor Control Center, requiring de-energization, demolition of existing sections, installation of new sections, and compliance with NEC and Florida Department of Environmental Protection standards. West Basin Municipal Water District issued a Request for Bids for the TRWRP 93 Motor Control Center Replacement at the Torrance Refinery Water Reclamation Plant in Torrance, California, encompassing demolition of the existing center, procurement and installation of a new 480-volt unit, provision of temporary power, and testing and commissioning, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk on March 12, 2026, and bids due March 31, 2026. The City of Tampa Wastewater Department filed an Intent to Single Source for Solcon Soft-Start replacement parts, units, and services, restricting competition to authorized distributors capable of providing warranty, maintenance, and repair support.