UNSPSC 78181511: Vehicle license plate installation service

Vehicle license plates installation service

UNSPSC 78181511 Vehicle license plate installation service is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of specialized automotive service—specifically repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and parts supply for vehicle fleets spanning multiple manufacturers and vehicle classes. Recent opportunities tagged under this code show little direct activity in plate installation; instead, the solicitations reflect a broader pattern of fleet maintenance, collision repair, OEM parts supply, and vehicle system diagnostics. State and local governments are buying comprehensive automotive repair and maintenance services on an as-needed, indefinite-quantity basis, with the code functioning as a catch-all for vehicle-related service and parts procurement that does not fit neatly into narrower transportation-equipment categories.

Issuing bodies include large school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia), county and city transportation or fleet departments (Broward County Transportation, City of Austin, City of Albuquerque, City of Santa Monica), state agencies and higher education (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas A&M University, District of Columbia Department of Public Works), regional transit authorities (Broward County Transportation Department for bus fleet services), and special-purpose districts (Hartford Housing Authority, City of Detroit Department of Transportation, Columbus Consolidated Government). The most active recent buyer is Hillsborough County Public Schools, which posted three separate ITQs in October 2026 (Chevrolet Vehicles Diagnostic Services, Dodge Vehicle Diagnostic Services, and Isuzu & Hino Vehicles Diagnostic and Repairs Services), each seeking manufacturer-certified repair facilities on an as-needed basis with hourly labor pricing and parts markups. Geographic activity spans Texas (Austin, Houston area, Abilene), Florida (Tampa, Albuquerque, Broward County), Connecticut (Bridgeport), Georgia (South Fulton, Gwinnett County), California (Santa Monica), and New Jersey statewide, with Texas and Florida showing the densest recent posting activity. Representative opportunities include the City of Austin IFB for OEM Parts & Repairs for Chevy Light and Medium Duty Vehicles (IFB 7800 MAS1007REBIDA, bids due September 24, 2026, estimated annual spend $270,000 for light-duty and $70,000 for medium-duty), Hillsborough County Public Schools ITQ for Chevrolet Vehicles Diagnostic Services (ITQ 26252ITQDST, quotes due July 10, 2026, 83-vehicle Chevy fleet with estimated 500 annual service hours across ten system categories), the City of Austin IFB for OEM Parts and Repair Services for Allison Transmissions (IFB 7800 TJP1029, bids due September 15, 2026, estimated annual spend $10,272.50), and Broward County Transportation Department's open-end contract for Cummins Engines and Chassis System Repair for BCT Bus Fleet (TRN2132053B1, bids due June 1, 2026, Federal Transit Administration-funded with Buy America and prevailing-wage requirements). Vendor qualification demands are consistent across buyers: minimum two to five years of relevant experience, manufacturer certification or authorization (Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Allison, Cummins), ASE or equivalent technician credentials, commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance ($500,000 to $2 million per occurrence), and capability to respond to service calls within 24 to 48 hours during business hours with emergency response within one to four hours.