UNSPSC 39121728: Insulating tube

Rubber tube that covers the exposed electric conduction portion within the boundaries of work area. It is a device that covers mainly the electric conduction portion in straight line state.

UNSPSC 39121728 Insulating tube is a Commodity code representing specialized conduit and cable protection products that state and local governments buy for electrical infrastructure installation, maintenance, and emergency operations. Recent opportunities reveal that "insulating tube" encompasses a broader set of electrical protection and containment materials than the code name alone suggests—state and local buyers are sourcing traffic signal cables, ground clamps, connector bolts, aluminum yokes, electrical conduit systems, and related wiring components. The issuing bodies span city transportation and public works departments, county governments, school districts, transit authorities, and special-purpose districts; Austin Energy (City of Austin) and Pinellas County School District appear multiple times as repeat buyers. Work being solicited ranges from discrete commodity purchases (Austin Energy's ground clamps and aluminum yoke quotations) to comprehensive electrical service contracts (Pinellas County School District's theater lighting and electrical maintenance renewals) to as-needed supply agreements (Harris County Precinct 3, Columbus Consolidated Government, and Gwinnett County Public Schools).

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Florida, with secondary activity in California, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Austin Transportation & Public Works Department's IFQ for various traffic signal cables—15,000 feet of 5-conductor cable with rip cord, 5,000 feet of 7-conductor cable, 12,500 feet of composite coax cable, and 12,000 feet of single twisted pair shielded cable, all UV-rated for outdoor installation, quotes due October 23, 2026—and Pinellas County School District's sealed electronic bid for electrical maintenance and repair services (ITB 26CD037) covering installation, maintenance, emergency response, and 24/7 callbacks with a contract value of approximately $400,000, bids due October 8, 2026. Additional activity includes Harris County Precinct 3's indefinite-quantity electrical parts procurement (ITB 260248, bids due October 26, 2026), Lubbock Power & Light's request for 350 KCM copper cable and anchor rods (Quote 267012ELD, due July 15, 2026), and Galveston County's master service agreement for electrical and network wiring services (RFP 26-092, proposals due May 28, 2026). Many solicitations apply SBE, M/WBE, or HUBZone preferences in the initial quote cycle, with broader online posting if adequate response is not received; several require prevailing wage compliance and specialized licensing (Florida electrical contractor endorsements, Texas certification).