UNSPSC 23271420: Seam welder
Commodity
Code facts
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State & local contract opportunities
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Georgia | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Mississippi | 0 | 1 |
NIGP codes for 23271420
Definition
A welder that is used for joint welding of relatively thin metal plate as a type of electric resistance welding.
About UNSPSC 23271420
UNSPSC 23271420 Seam welder is a Commodity code that names portable diesel-driven welding equipment purchased by water utilities and municipal maintenance departments on an as-needed basis. State and local buyers under this code procure multi-purpose welding generators—self-contained units combining welder and power generation capability—to support field maintenance and construction at water treatment plants, pump stations, and utility infrastructure sites. The code encompasses both equipment procurement and occasional services integration (installation, training, startup support). Issuing bodies are predominantly municipal water utilities and county utility departments, with occasional transit authorities and special-purpose water districts. The North Texas Municipal Water District Maintenance Department's July 2026 procurement for two Lincoln Frontier 400X diesel-driven welder/generators (Solicitation 26163B, due July 29, 2026) exemplifies the typical scope—specific manufacturer and model acquisition to standardize fleet capability and ensure compatibility with existing field operations.
Recent activity concentrates in the South, Southwest, and Mountain regions (Texas, Florida, Georgia, Nevada), reflecting the geographic footprint of large municipal water systems and capital-intensive utility maintenance programs. Beyond the Lincoln welder solicitation, state and local procurement under codes adjacent to and overlapping seam-welder taxonomy shows substantial concurrent demand for water meter replacement, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) installation, meter box and lid supply, valve insertion services, lift station construction, and utility vault repair—all activities requiring portable welding capability. The Seam welder code itself shows limited direct recent posting activity; however, the high volume of concurrent water infrastructure work (meter replacement, utility vault retrofit, insertion valve services, pump station construction, pipe repair, and forcemain installation across Hillsborough County, Orange County, Fulton County, the City of Dallas, and numerous Georgia municipalities) indicates sustained underlying demand for portable diesel welding equipment as a support tool across utility capital projects and maintenance operations.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 23271420?
UNSPSC 23271420 is Seam welder, a commodity in UNSPSC 23000000, Industrial Manufacturing and Processing Machinery and Accessories.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 23271420?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 23271420 posted in the last 90 days are Florida (2), Georgia (1) and Mississippi (1).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 23271420?
UNSPSC 23271420 maps to 1 NIGP code, 89040 Meter Boxes, Meter Vaults, and Valve Boxes (see 210-45 for Concrete Type).
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 23271420?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 23271420 is Valve Boxes, Lids and Extensions, Purchase of, Term Contract from Florida, posted September 25, 2026.
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