UNSPSC 31281502: Aluminum stamped components

UNSPSC 31281502 Aluminum stamped components, a Commodity code, covers the procurement of fabricated metal components for municipal infrastructure and utility applications, including fire hydrants and related pressure-vessel components that undergo stamping or forming processes. State and local governments acquire these components primarily through municipalities and county water or public works departments purchasing finished hydrant assemblies or component kits for water system maintenance and replacement. Recent solicitations show acquisition of complete fire hydrant units in multiple sizes conforming to technical specifications, with bidders required to provide itemized pricing, delivery timeframes, and compliance with applicable water utility standards.

The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, issued an IFB (Solicitation 26003721) on March 26, 2026, for 71 fire hydrants under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, with bids due April 9, 2026 through the Bonfire e-procurement system. The solicitation required delivery of 45 units of 4-foot hydrants, 20 units of 5-foot hydrants, and 6 units of 6-foot hydrants, all F.O.B. to Midland with freight prepaid and included in bid price. Bidders were required to submit unit prices and extended totals, descriptive literature, delivery timeframes in calendar days, and brand names and product numbers. The City reserved the right to award by item or total bid to the lowest responsible bidder or best-value vendor under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043, with local preference provisions applying if a local bidder's price fell within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. Mandatory compliance included a Non-Collusion Statement, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, workers' compensation insurance with the City named as additional insured, and proof of insurance within 21 days of award. No set-aside designations were specified.