UNSPSC 31282001: Aluminum hydro formed components

UNSPSC 31282001 Aluminum hydro formed components is a Commodity code that covers fire hydrants and related water infrastructure equipment procured by municipalities. The City of Midland, Texas, recently solicited 71 fire hydrants in mixed sizes (4-foot, 5-foot, and 6-foot units) under an IFB for the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, with bidders required to submit itemized unit pricing, descriptive product literature, delivery timelines in calendar days, and brand/model identification. Deliveries must be F.O.B. Midland with freight prepaid and included in the bid price, with unloading at locations specified in the purchase order. Cities and counties soliciting under this code buy replacement and new-installation hydrants conforming to technical specifications and standards; the competitive bid structure reflects standard municipal procurement for infrastructure maintenance and water system upgrades. Issuing bodies under the code include city purchasing offices and municipal water authorities acting in coordination with county government, as evidenced by Midland's procurement on behalf of Mason County.

The City of Midland's IFB (Solicitation 26003721) closed on April 9, 2026, with bidding through the Bonfire e-procurement system and questions directed to the City's Office of the Purchasing Agent. Texas local preference provisions apply, allowing the City Council to award to a local bidder within five percent of the lowest non-local bid if economic development factors justify the selection. Mandatory compliance requirements include a Non-Collusion Statement, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire if applicable, workers' compensation insurance with the City named as additional insured, and an Affidavit of Eligibility for vendors seeking local preference consideration. The solicitation reflects no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Geographic activity appears concentrated in Texas; the recent-opportunities block contains no solicitations from other states or regions sufficient to characterize broader market activity.