UNSPSC 23242107: Insert carbide

UNSPSC 23242107 Insert carbide is a Commodity code that encompasses replacement components and fastening materials for water infrastructure, stormwater systems, and related municipal pipe and fitting assemblies. State and local governments use this code to procure individual carbide inserts, cutting tools, and related specialty components that support water main replacements, outfall pipe rehabilitation, stormwater infrastructure upgrades, and mechanical joint systems across potable and non-potable applications. The code appears in procurement activity from municipal utilities, public works departments, and city engineering divisions managing aging water and drainage infrastructure in response to capacity constraints and environmental compliance requirements.

Recent activity centers on Florida and Wisconsin municipalities executing or planning substantial water infrastructure work. The City of Sarasota issued ITB #26-31JS (posted June 29, 2026, response due June 16, 2026) for materials including pipe, fittings, and appurtenances for the Small AC Water Main Replacement–FY24 project, requiring conformance to the City's Potable Water Approved Material List and twelve-month warranty coverage with free-on-board delivery to the Utilities Department. Orange County, Florida solicited sealed bids for emergency replacement of Wallington Drive Bridge and Egret Way Bridge (estimated cost $6,202,246.05, due July 7, 2026 via OpenGov e-Procurement Platform), supported by extensive design and permitting documents. The City of Palm Bay, Florida issued ITB #XX-ITB-25 (due July 14, 2026) for I-95 Outfall Pipe Replacement in Brevard County, covering removal and installation of replacement pipe infrastructure under State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits; the same city conducted an RFI (due June 9, 2026) on stormwater pipe rehabilitation and replacement along Malabar Road as Phase II planning. The City of Madison's Finance Department, on behalf of Madison Water Utility, requested quotations for mechanical joint restraints compatible with Class 52 ductile iron pipe and AWWA C110 fittings (RFQ #5511-0-2026-BG, due March 17, 2026), with delivery to 110 South Paterson Street and local vendor preference available for registered suppliers. The City of Lavonia, Georgia procured water treatment plant improvements including modifications to settling basins with plate settler systems and new filtration units (due May 26, 2026); the project is subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements and carries 4.0% disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals.