UNSPSC 31282008: Iron hydro formed components

UNSPSC 31282008 Iron hydro formed components is a Commodity code capturing fire hydrants and related cast or formed iron water distribution infrastructure that state and local governments buy for water system maintenance, replacement, and expansion. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies procuring fire hydrants in various heights and specifications to support planned infrastructure upgrades and routine replacement projects. The work involves supply of finished hydrant units conforming to technical specifications, typically with delivery and unloading to designated sites included in the bid price. Issuing bodies under this code include municipalities acting independently or on behalf of county water systems, as water infrastructure procurement crosses city, county, and special district lines.

The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, posted a competitive bid solicitation (26003721) on March 26, 2026, for the procurement of 71 fire hydrants under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, with an April 9, 2026 response deadline. The solicitation called for 45 units of 4-foot hydrants, 20 units of 5-foot hydrants, and 6 units of 6-foot hydrants, all conforming to attached technical specifications. Bidders were required to submit itemized pricing with unit prices and extended totals, descriptive literature, proposed delivery timeframes, and brand identification, with all hydrants delivered F.O.B. to the City of Midland with freight prepaid. Texas local preference provisions apply under Section 271.9051, allowing the City Council to award to a local bidder whose price falls within five percent of the lowest non-local bid, and mandatory compliance requirements include execution of a Non-Collusion Statement, workers' compensation insurance, and additional-insured status for the City where applicable.