UNSPSC 31281701: Welded metal components

UNSPSC 31281701 Welded metal components (Commodity) encompasses fabricated metal products that state and local governments procure for infrastructure and utility systems, including fire hydrants, valve bodies, and other pressurized or structural assemblies. The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, recently solicited 71 fire hydrants across three height specifications as part of the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, with deliverables conforming to attached technical specifications and detail sheets. Issuing bodies under this code include municipalities and counties procuring water utility infrastructure components; fire hydrants are the primary recent solicitation activity visible under this code, indicating that local water and emergency service departments are the primary buyers.

The recent Midland/Mason County solicitation posted March 26, 2026, with a due date of April 9, 2026, through the Bonfire e-procurement system, sought itemized unit pricing and extended totals for 45 units of 4-foot hydrants, 20 units of 5-foot hydrants, and 6 units of 6-foot hydrants, all F.O.B. delivered to the City with freight prepaid. Texas shows activity under this code; geographic spread beyond Texas is not supported by the recent opportunities block. Evaluation criteria included lowest responsible bidder or best value determination under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043, with local preference provisions allowing the City Council to award to a local bidder whose price falls within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are specified. Bidders were required to provide proof of workers' compensation insurance within 21 days of award, with the City named as additional insured on applicable policies.