UNSPSC 31281904: Bronze draw formed components

UNSPSC 31281904 Bronze draw formed components is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fire hydrants and related bronze cast and formed assemblies for water distribution infrastructure. 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 models) conforming to technical specifications, with itemized unit pricing, delivery timeframes in calendar days, and brand identification required from bidders. Municipalities and county water authorities represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, purchasing hydrants as replacements or new installations within capital improvement programs. Bidders must deliver F.O.B. to the specified location with freight prepaid and included in the bid price, comply with workers' compensation insurance requirements, and acknowledge mandatory bid waivers and conflict-of-interest certifications.

The Midland–Mason County opportunity represents recent activity in Texas, posted March 26, 2026, with a bid due date of April 9, 2026, through the Bonfire e-procurement system. Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051 applies a local preference allowing the City Council to award to a local bidder whose price falls within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the procurement documents. The source contains only one recent state or local opportunity under this code; geographic concentration and issuing-body patterns cannot be characterized from a single solicitation.