UNSPSC 39121631: High voltage oil filled circuit breaker

A type of automatically-operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit. Used in power transmission networks involving voltages of 72,500 volts or higher. Uses oil as an arc extinguishing medium.

UNSPSC 39121631 High voltage oil filled circuit breaker is a Commodity code. State and local governments soliciting under this code are procuring circuit breakers and related electrical switchgear for utility, correctional, municipal, and educational infrastructure—including replacement, installation, testing, and preventive maintenance. The Illinois Department of Corrections recently solicited emergency replacement of a 1600 AMP air circuit breaker at Dixon Correctional Center on a small purchase basis with a July 16, 2026 response date; Broward County solicited fabrication and refurbishment of water and wastewater control panels featuring circuit breaker components on an open-end basis with June 2026 closing dates; and Fairfax County sought switchgear testing and preventive maintenance covering low and medium voltage circuit breakers across wastewater facilities on an IFB with a June 9, 2026 deadline. Issuing bodies span state facilities (corrections, environmental), counties (utility, water, wastewater), and special-purpose districts (utility authorities). Geographic activity centers on Florida, Illinois, Virginia, and Oregon, with scattered opportunities in Texas, Michigan, and Georgia. Recent solicitations reflect a mix of capital replacement work, emergency repairs subject to prevailing wage and federal compliance requirements, and ongoing preventive maintenance contracts structured for five-year terms with annual unit pricing and 24/7 emergency response capability.

The code sees modest but steady activity across regional utilities, large municipal water and wastewater systems, and state infrastructure—typical buyers include public works departments, environmental services divisions, and correction facilities managing aging electrical plant. Solicitations emphasize compliance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA standards, and NETA procedures; many carry federal funding triggers (Davis-Bacon, Section 3, FEMA) or state prevailing wage mandates. Incumbent contractors often hold specialized certifications—Florida electrical contractor licensure, Virginia master electrician credentials, or demonstrated experience with specific breaker models and testing protocols. Contract values range from $26,520 (Dixon emergency replacement) to $80,000 annually (Broward control panels open-end), with performance and payment bonds and comprehensive insurance ($1–2 million general liability) standard. The activity suggests sustained infrastructure maintenance and replacement demand, though volumes and frequency remain episodic rather than recurring—winning positions depend on local licensing, insurance capacity, rapid mobilization capability for emergencies, and deep equipment-specific knowledge.