UNSPSC 31171524: Bearing caps

UNSPSC 31171524 Bearing caps (Commodity) covers mechanical fasteners and bearing components that state and local governments procure for facility maintenance, water infrastructure, and equipment repair operations. Recent solicitations show activity in water treatment plant equipment replacement, facility maintenance supply contracts, and industrial valve and pump systems. The issuing bodies include county public utilities, county project and facilities management departments, and special-purpose water agencies. Work spans purchase of components themselves, installation labor, removal and disposal of existing equipment, and commissioning support.

Geographic activity centers on Texas and California, with West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) soliciting through RFQ RFQRWIBALLVALVEPUMP120260902 for purchase and installation of motor-operated raw water ball valves at its Water Treatment Plant in Austin, Texas, with a due date of September 2, 2026; and San Bernardino County Project & Facilities Management issuing ITB 6391 for parts and supplies supporting facility maintenance operations, with a June 19, 2026 response deadline. The WTCPUA scope requires removal of existing valves, installation of DeZURIK VBL AWWA metal-seated ball valves with AUMA modulating actuators, crane services, and commissioning, with vendors responsible for site verification and safety compliance. The San Bernardino County procurement spans over 500 line items across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building materials categories, with a local vendor preference of 5 percent and a tentative contract start date of July 1, 2026.