UNSPSC 72151502: Electric power system construction service

The installation of electrical power systems owned by others

UNSPSC 72151502 Electric power system construction service is a Commodity code covering the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical infrastructure systems serving state and local facilities, utilities, and public works projects. State and local governments procure under this code for overhead and underground electrical distribution upgrades, transmission line work, substation construction, emergency backup power systems, fiber optic and data infrastructure installation, traffic signal and lighting systems, and associated trenching, conduit, and interconnect work. Recent solicitations span county departments of public works and utilities, city engineering offices, transit authorities, water treatment districts, school districts, and special-purpose entities managing electric cooperatives and municipal utilities.

Activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Utah, with significant recent work across the Southeast and Southwest. Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County's CR 584 intersection traffic signal installation with two mast arm structures and LED assemblies (IFB IFB2600287, due August 5, 2026, estimated $2.58 million); the City of Austin's overhead transmission electrical services for routine and emergency work supporting electric infrastructure, requiring minimum crew composition and 90-minute emergency response (RFP 1100LLM3008, due August 4, 2026); the State of Florida Department of Military Affairs' Camp Blanding primary power distribution system upgrade covering approximately 109 line poles with conductor and transformer replacements (ITB 225164, due August 26, 2026, estimated $1.8 million); and Cobb County and City of Alpharetta's street lighting installation on Milton Avenue (ITB #27 002, due August 6, 2026). Municipalities and counties issue ITBs and RFPs; prequalification is common for larger projects. DBE and SBE participation goals appear on federally funded work; prevailing wage applies to public works and utility projects. Performance bonds, insurance requirements, and liquidated damages structures are standard across recent solicitations.