UNSPSC 31251500: Actuators

UNSPSC 31251500 Actuators is a Class code encompassing electromechanical and pneumatic devices that control flow, pressure, or position in industrial and municipal systems. State and local governments procure actuators primarily for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including valve operators, drive shaft units, and remote control stations for treatment-plant equipment. Recent solicitations show cities and counties purchasing replacement electric valve actuators for treatment plants, power valve operators for field maintenance vehicles, Flowserve Limitorque actuators for pressurized pipeline systems, and specialized dual-motor drive units for water-softening equipment. The issuing bodies are diverse: municipal water and utilities departments (City of Lubbock, City of Port Orange, City of Holly Hill), county utility districts (Collin County Jail for sprinkler actuation, DeKalb County for pipeline valves, Collier County Public Utilities), and regional water authorities (Tampa Bay Water, Sanitation District No. 2-3 in Santa Clara County). Sole-source and single-source procurements dominate the code's activity—several recent opportunities are notices of intent to award without competitive bidding, reflecting the proprietary and equipment-specific nature of replacement actuators and the authorized-dealer relationships that manufacturers maintain in regional territories.

Recent activity spans Florida (Holly Hill, Port Orange, Collier County), Texas (City of Lubbock, Collin County), Georgia (DeKalb County), and California (Santa Clara County). The City of Lubbock posted an RFP on July 14, 2026 (due July 23, 2026) for one replacement electric valve actuator and remote control station for its North Water Treatment Plant, with evaluation weighted toward manufacturer qualifications and technical performance. The City of Holly Hill posted a sole-source procurement notice in September 2020 (included in this block though dated prior to the current report period) for a WesTech DS43 Dual Shaft Drive unit valued at $113,067 for its Water Treatment Plant. Collin County, Texas issued an IFB on October 15, 2026 (due November 19, 2026) for replacement Tyco Raven sprinkler heads at the Collin County Jail, with an opinion of probable cost of $150,000 and mandatory pre-bid meetings. Tampa Bay Water posted a sole-source notice in July 2026 for Flowserve Limitorque actuators and replacement parts through Valve & Actuation Services dba Chalmers & Kubeck South. DeKalb County, Georgia solicited high-pressure and low-pressure quick insertion valves under a three-year multiyear contract via ITB 2026-034-ITB (due August 27, 2026). The code shows consistent municipal and county demand but limited truly competitive bidding; authorized OEM and single-source procurements are the predominant vehicle.