UNSPSC 46161705: Hydraulic rescue equipment set

Equipment that is used when rescue activities are undertaken by promptly cutting off or removing the barriers by using the hydraulic force when there is any vehicle accident or building collapse.

UNSPSC 46161705 Hydraulic rescue equipment set is a Commodity code that covers handheld and powered extrication tools, respiratory protection equipment, water rescue gear, and related apparatus used by fire departments and emergency services to perform rescue operations. State and local governments soliciting under this code seek specialized hardware—battery-operated spreaders, cutters, rams, and combo tools; SCBA units with maintenance; dry suits and flotation devices; rescue ladders; strut systems for structural collapse; and associated training and support services. Fire departments and county emergency services agencies dominate the buyer pool, with recurring procurement across Georgia (Gwinnett County), Florida (Sarasota County, Brevard County, City of Orlando, City of Winter Park), and Texas (City of Austin). Cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the H-GAC HGACBuy program and NASPO ValuePoint are widely used to aggregate demand and negotiate pricing from equipment distributors and OEMs.

Recent representative solicitations reflect the breadth of work under the code. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IFB in May 2026 (due June 11, 2026) for battery-operated extrication tools—10 cutters, 10 spreaders, 10 combo tools, and rams with batteries and chargers—requiring NFPA 1936 compliance, manufacturer-certified training, and a service center with 72-hour loaner capability. The City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department conducted a multi-step sealed bid process (prequalification phase posted April 21, 2026) for powered equipment, forcing tools, ladders, monitoring devices, and SCBA maintenance covering approximately 450 units and 900 personnel fit-testing, with vendors required to meet NFPA 1404, 1500, 1852, 1981, and 1989 standards. Sarasota County issued a Quick Quote in May 2026 (due May 22, 2026) for water rescue equipment including dry suits, PFDs, communication stations, and fins at a $50,000 cap. A Georgia fire department notified intent in July 2026 to use the H-GAC HGACBuy cooperative agreement with Team Equipment, Inc., sourcing from manufacturers including Petzl, Sterling Rope, Flir Teledyne, and Yates. Sole-source procurements also appear—City of Winter Park and Brevard County pursued single-source awards for Holmatro tools and polypropylene tank assemblies respectively, reflecting mission-critical equipment standardization. Geographic activity clusters in the Southeast (Georgia, Florida) and extends to Texas and California.