UNSPSC 31281523: Tin plated copper stamped component

Component stamped from tin plated copper

UNSPSC 31281523 Tin plated copper stamped component is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement encompasses fire hydrant components and related water infrastructure parts. The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, recently solicited 71 fire hydrants (45 units of 4-foot, 20 units of 5-foot, and 6 units of 6-foot) under an IFB, indicating that state and local governments procure hydrant assemblies and their constituent metal-stamped, plated components as part of routine water system replacement and maintenance programs. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipal water and utility departments and county water authorities conducting capital improvement projects or emergency infrastructure replacement.

Geographic activity centers on Texas, with the most recent opportunity originating from Midland and Mason County in West Texas. The City of Midland IFB (Solicitation 26003721) closed on April 9, 2026, with F.O.B. delivery to Midland and full freight prepaid inclusion in bid pricing. Bidders submitted itemized unit pricing and delivery timeframes through the Bonfire e-procurement platform. Award was to be determined by lowest responsible bid or best value under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043, with local preference provisions allowing the City Council to award within five percent of the lowest non-local bid if the local bidder met economic development criteria. No enterprise set-asides were specified, though workers' compensation insurance and proof of insurance within 21 days of award were mandatory. The source identifies limited recent opportunities under this code.