UNSPSC 39121725: Electrical cable grip

A cable grip that is made of strand or others. It is used in pulling in relatively short cable into pipeline or pit as it is designed to support cables.

UNSPSC 39121725 Electrical cable grip is a Commodity code that covers specialized connectors, clamps, and gripping devices used to secure, join, and support electrical cables and conductors in utility, transportation, and facility infrastructure. State and local governments procure these items primarily for traffic signal systems, electrical distribution networks, utility maintenance, and building infrastructure upgrades. The issuing bodies span city transportation departments (Austin), county utilities (Harris County Precinct 3, Lubbock Power & Light), school districts (Northside ISD, Pinellas County Schools), transit authorities (Trinity Metro, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Orange County Transportation Authority), and consolidated city-county governments (Columbus Consolidated Government, DeKalb County). Representative recent solicitations include the City of Austin Transportation & Public Works Department's IFQ for various traffic signal cables (IFQ6200AJC1026, due October 23, 2026), requesting 15,000 feet of 5-conductor and 5,000 feet of 7-conductor traffic signal cable compliant with IMSA specifications for outdoor installation; and the City of Austin's quotation for 250 units of ground clamps rated #2/0 to #250 MCM EL-172 (IFQ1100CPG1088, due October 7, 2026) with approved manufacturers including BURNDY and SEFCOR. Harris County Precinct 3 is also soliciting electrical parts and related items on an as-needed basis (ITB 260248, due October 26, 2026).

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, with secondary clusters in Georgia and Florida. Texas jurisdictions—Austin, Harris County, Lubbock Power & Light, Trinity Metro, and Northside ISD—dominate the posting volume; Georgia buyers include DeKalb County and Columbus Consolidated Government; Florida activity is driven by Pinellas County School District. Most solicitations follow a tiered vendor-outreach model, with initial distribution to certified Small Business Enterprises, Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises, or HUB vendors before wider online posting. Pricing is structured as unit-based quotes or catalog discount percentages, with FOB Destination and freight-included pricing required. Contract terms typically run one to two years with renewal options. Delivery timeframes range from 60 calendar days for cable stock to 10 days for smaller components. Bid security, performance bonds, and insurance (generally $1 million general liability) are standard for larger projects. The code sees steady state and local procurement activity, with multiple open solicitations in the current quarter across utilities, transportation, education, and county government buyers.