UNSPSC 31281802: Ferrous alloy punched components

UNSPSC 31281802 Ferrous alloy punched components is a Commodity code that encompasses ferrous metal components used in utility and municipal infrastructure, including fire hydrants and related cast or fabricated iron fixtures. State and local governments procure fire hydrants and similar ferrous infrastructure components through competitive bidding processes managed by municipalities and county water authorities. The work involves supplying standardized ferrous metal hydrants and comparable utility fixtures that conform to technical specifications and industry standards, with vendors responsible for specification compliance, itemized pricing, delivery logistics, and proof of insurance upon award.

The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, issued an IFB (Solicitation Number 26003721) on March 26, 2026, for 71 fire hydrants across three heights (45 units of 4-foot, 20 units of 5-foot, and 6 units of 6-foot) under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, with bids due April 9, 2026. Bidders were required to submit itemized unit pricing, descriptive literature, delivery timeframes, and brand/product identification through the Bonfire e-procurement system; all hydrants were to be delivered F.O.B. to Midland with freight prepaid and included in the bid price. The procurement applied Texas local preference provisions under Local Government Code Section 271.9051, allowing local bidders within five percent of the lowest non-local bid to be considered for award based on economic development factors, and required mandatory non-collusion statements, conflict-of-interest questionnaires, workers' compensation insurance with the City named as additional insured, and submission of proof of insurance within 21 days of award. The source shows minimal recent activity under this code; no geographic concentration or pattern of repeat issuers is evident from the available data.