UNSPSC 31282004: Bronze hydro formed components

UNSPSC 31282004 Bronze hydro formed components is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fire hydrants and related cast or formed metal water infrastructure components. The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, recently solicited 71 fire hydrants (45 units of 4-foot height, 20 units of 5-foot height, and 6 units of 6-foot height) conforming to attached technical specifications under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project. Solicitations under this code target municipalities and counties responsible for water infrastructure maintenance and replacement, with work focusing on the supply and delivery of hydrants meeting American Water Works Association (AWWA) or equivalent standards. Bidders must submit itemized pricing with unit prices, descriptive literature for each proposed product, delivery timeframes in calendar days, and brand names and product numbers. Delivery is F.O.B. to the specified municipal location with freight prepaid and included in the bid price, and all hydrants must comply with attached detail sheets and technical specifications.

The Midland / Mason County opportunity was posted March 26, 2026, with an IFB due April 9, 2026, through the Bonfire e-procurement system. Local preference provisions under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051 allow the City to award to a local bidder if the bid falls within five percent of the lowest non-local offer. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are specified. Bidders must execute a Non-Collusion Statement, provide proof of workers' compensation insurance within 21 days of award (with the City named as additional insured), and, if claiming local preference, submit an Affidavit of Eligibility. The procurement documents do not identify an incumbent vendor, current contractor, or award value.