UNSPSC 31281516: Brass stamped components

UNSPSC 31281516 Brass stamped components is a Commodity code under which state and local governments are currently procuring fire hydrants and related water infrastructure components. The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, posted an IFB in March 2026 for 71 fire hydrants (45 units of 4-foot, 20 units of 5-foot, and 6 units of 6-foot models) under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, requiring bidders to submit itemized pricing with unit prices and extended totals, descriptive literature, proposed delivery timeframes, and brand and product identification. The code captures the standardized metallic components and assemblies that comprise hydrant bodies and subassemblies; state and local water utilities and municipalities source these through formal sealed-bid processes where F.O.B. delivery terms, compliance with American Water Works Association standards or equivalent technical specifications, workers' compensation insurance requirements, and local preference provisions under applicable state statutes all factor into award determinations.

The geographic footprint for the code appears concentrated in Texas, with the Midland–Mason County procurement representing the most recent documented activity. The Midland IFB closes April 9, 2026, with bidders directed to submit through the Bonfire e-procurement platform and respond to the City of Midland Office of the Purchasing Agent. The City reserves the right to award by item or by total bid under a lowest-responsible-bidder or best-value standard, and local bidders within five percent of the lowest non-local price may qualify for award consideration under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051 if the City Council finds economic development merit based on local employment and tax-revenue factors. No incumbent vendor is identified in the procurement documents, and no budget range is specified.