UNSPSC 39121521: Motor starter controls

UNSPSC 39121521 Motor starter controls (Commodity) encompasses replacement parts, units, and integrated control systems that state and local governments install and maintain in wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, pump stations, and utility infrastructure. Recent solicitations show two distinct procurement patterns: single-source replacement procurements for specific manufacturer products (such as Solcon Soft-Start units) and competitive bids for fabricated control panels, motor control centers (MCCs), and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems that manage pump operations, lift stations, and water treatment processes. Issuing bodies include city wastewater and utilities departments, county utility authorities, water districts, and independent school districts acquiring electrical equipment and repair services. The code encompasses both parts-and-service procurement (warranty support, maintenance, emergency callout) and full-system replacement projects requiring UL 508A certification, design drawings, factory acceptance testing, and operator training.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and California, with additional solicitations from New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Kansas. Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' competitive sealed bid (ITB-26-00393) for pump station control panels and enclosures, estimated at $3.66 million over two years with ten bids submitted and winning bids ranging from approximately $2.55 million to over $5.1 million; the City of Bartow, Florida's procurement for a Master Lift Station Motor Control Center installation; West Basin Municipal Water District's request for bids (RFBTH0120) for complete demolition and replacement of a 480-volt MCC at the Torrance Refinery Water Reclamation Plant, with mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 12, 2026, and electronic bids due March 31, 2026; and the City of Santa Fe's RFP (FY26-RFP-036) for PLC replacement and SCADA modification across four water treatment facilities, with work scheduled October–March to minimize operational disruption. Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) issued an IFB for electrical equipment, parts, supplies, rentals, repairs, and services with bids due July 1, 2026, replacing an expiring contract; and the City of Tampa Wastewater Department filed an Intent to Single Source for Solcon Soft-Start replacement parts and authorized-dealer service support.