UNSPSC 31281907: Ferrous alloy draw formed components

UNSPSC 31281907 Ferrous alloy draw formed components is a Commodity code that covers fire hydrants and similar infrastructure components cast or draw-formed from ferrous alloys. The recent solicitation activity shows state and local governments procuring standard fire hydrant assemblies in various heights to replace aging water-system infrastructure. Issuing bodies under this code include cities, counties, and water authorities purchasing replacement hydrants as part of capital improvement programs. The work involves specification-driven procurement of off-the-shelf or manufacturer-standard hydrant units that conform to technical detail sheets and delivery to designated municipal sites.

The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, posted IFB 26003721 on March 26, 2026, seeking 71 fire hydrants in three configurations (45 units of 4-foot, 20 units of 5-foot, and 6 units of 6-foot) with a response deadline of April 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Bidders submitted itemized pricing and product details through the Bonfire e-procurement platform, with F.O.B. delivery to Midland prepaid and included in the bid price. The City reserved the right to award by item or total bid to the lowest responsible bidder or best-value provider under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043, with local preference available under Section 271.9051 when a local bidder falls within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. Workers' compensation insurance and a Non-Collusion Statement were mandatory. The procurement documents specified no set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises and identified no incumbent vendor or budget range.