UNSPSC 39121640: Hydraulic circuit breaker

UNSPSC 39121640 Hydraulic circuit breaker, a Commodity code, covers the procurement of circuit breakers and related electrical protection devices by state and local governments, though the recent opportunities show significant divergence between the code's nominal scope and actual buying patterns. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county purchasing offices, university procurement services, corrections departments, school districts, utilities, and municipal departments. The work being solicited ranges from emergency replacement of damaged air circuit breakers at correctional facilities to routine inventory stocking of electrical components and specialized control panel fabrication for water and wastewater infrastructure. Illinois Department of Corrections procured a one-time emergency replacement of a 1600 AMP air circuit breaker (Westinghouse Type DB50) at Dixon Correctional Center under small purchase with emergency conditions, due July 16, 2026, with a fixed-price contract not to exceed $26,520 and a one-year warranty requirement. The Pinellas County School District issued an IFB for comprehensive electrical supplies across 27 product categories to support maintenance operations, due March 27, 2026, with an estimated annual contract value of approximately $950,000. Broward County, Florida conducted an open-end procurement for fabrication and refurbishment of water and wastewater control panels, requiring vendors to hold Florida Certified Electrical Contractor or Broward County Master Electrical Contractor licenses, with estimated annual pass-through allowances of $38,000 for materials, equipment, and specialty services.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Texas, and Oregon, with significant municipal and county water-utility infrastructure work. The City of Jackson Community Development Department issued two sealed-bid solicitations for electrical code compliance work funded through HUD Community Development Block Grants, both due in early July 2026, requiring Michigan electrical contractor licensure and compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards and Section 3 employment preferences. Fairfax County, Virginia posted an IFB for a five-year switchgear testing and preventative maintenance contract supporting wastewater treatment facilities, with sealed bids due June 9, 2026, requiring 10 years' experience and 24/7 service availability with 48-hour response times for routine calls. The City of Austin Energy solicited competitive bids for electric protective devices including network protectors and relays on an annual basis through IFB 1100 CPG1005, due March 10, 2026, with optional small business, local business, and M/WBE subcontracting preference programs available. Collin County, Texas sought medium and high voltage electrical services for preventive maintenance across four county facilities through an IFB with an estimated annual value of $600,000 in year one, declining to $250,000 in subsequent years, with mandatory pre-bid meetings and a one-year initial term with four renewal options. The code shows consistent activity among mid-sized counties and municipalities managing electrical infrastructure maintenance and emergency repairs, with water utility upgrades and school district supply chains as repeat procurement drivers.