UNSPSC 31281509: Zinc stamped components

UNSPSC 31281509 Zinc stamped components is a Commodity code that encompasses metal stamped and formed components used in infrastructure and utility systems. State and local governments actually procure fire hydrants and related stamped-metal utility fixtures under this code, as evidenced by recent solicitations for hydrant replacement and water system infrastructure upgrades. The issuing bodies are typically city governments and county water authorities managing water distribution and fire suppression systems. Work ranges from procurement of finished hydrants meeting AWWA or equivalent standards to component supply for in-house assembly or maintenance of municipal water infrastructure.

The City of Midland, Texas (acting on behalf of Mason County) issued a competitive IFB on March 26, 2026 for 71 fire hydrants under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, with a due date of April 9, 2026. The solicitation specified 45 units of 4-foot hydrants, 20 units of 5-foot hydrants, and 6 units of 6-foot hydrants, all F.O.B. Midland with freight prepaid and included in unit pricing. The procurement was conducted through the Bonfire e-procurement system; local preference provisions applied under Texas statute where bidders within five percent of the lowest non-local bid could be considered for award on economic development grounds. No minority, women-owned, or disadvantaged-enterprise set-asides were designated in the procurement documents, though standard insurance and conflict-of-interest compliance requirements applied.