UNSPSC 23153416: Flexible components

UNSPSC 23153416 Flexible components, Commodity tier, encompasses water treatment control assemblies that state and local governments procure for potable water systems—specifically, integrated flow-measurement and flow-control equipment combining venturi-type rate controllers with butterfly valves designed to regulate and meter water between treatment stages and storage clearwells. The recent solicitations under this code show that municipalities purchase factory-assembled, precision-calibrated combinations meeting AWWA C504 standards, constructed to cast iron ASTM A536 specifications with stainless steel internals and NSF 61 approved epoxy coatings for potable water service. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include municipal water utilities procuring replacement equipment for existing treatment infrastructure; the City of Lubbock, Texas has posted the primary recent activity.

The City of Lubbock, Texas issued ITB 26-19653-YB (due May 27, 2026) for a replacement rate of flow controller and 16-inch butterfly valve assembly for the North Water Treatment Plant, requiring a venturi-type flow controller with 0–144 inches water column range, AWWA C504-compliant butterfly valve, cast iron body with Type 316 stainless steel throat liner, and factory testing to within 0.5 percent accuracy. The equipment must fit within 46.5 inches and pair with the existing EIM electric valve actuator; vendor supplies equipment only and operation and maintenance manuals, with the City handling installation. Sealed bids were submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal or by hand delivery, with a non-mandatory site visit on May 20, 2026. A local-preference policy applies to contracts under $500,000 if the local bidder falls within five percent of the lowest non-resident bid and offers superior economic development value. Pricing must be firm for 60 days on an F.O.B. delivered basis, and bidders must comply with suspension and debarment certifications, Iran sanctions and Israel boycott compliance, and provide three project references and notarized non-collusion affidavits. No budget or award value is stated in the solicitation.