UNSPSC 31121511: Brass shell mold machined castings

UNSPSC 31121511 Brass shell mold machined castings is a Commodity code that encompasses water utility infrastructure components — specifically cast iron and brass pipe repair clamps, curb box assemblies, and related water system hardware — purchased by municipal water departments. State and local governments use this code to procure standardized metal castings and assemblies for potable water distribution system maintenance and replacement, including repair clamps in multiple diameters, curb box components with brass hardware, dust caps, extensions, and valve access covers. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code are typically city procurement offices acting on behalf of municipal water utilities, with evaluation criteria emphasizing cost, material quality, warranty, delivery performance, and past vendor reputation.

The City of Madison, Wisconsin Finance Department's Purchasing Services has posted two RFQs on behalf of the Madison Water Utility as of March 2026 — RFQ 5518 for stainless steel pipe repair clamps (175 units in sizes ranging from 4"X8" to 12"X24", due March 17, 2026) and RFQ 5517 for curb box assemblies and components including cast iron bodies with brass screws, dust caps, extensions, and replacement lids (150 complete assemblies plus 450 component units, due March 17, 2026). Both solicitations specify acceptable manufacturers (including Smith-Blair, Mueller, ROMAC, Ford, and Bingham & Taylor), require FOB delivery to Madison, and offer local vendor preference scoring advantages; neither references set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises. No budget ranges or award values are disclosed in the available documentation. Recent activity under the code is limited to these two Madison Water Utility procurements, and broader geographic or multi-jurisdiction activity is not supported by the source material.