UNSPSC 31282019: Zinc hydro formed components

UNSPSC 31282019 Zinc hydro formed components is a Commodity code covering fabricated metal components cast or formed from zinc alloys, specifically fire hydrants and related water-distribution infrastructure elements procured by state and local water utilities, municipalities, and county water authorities. State and local governments buy zinc-formed hydrants, valve bodies, meter housings, and coupling assemblies for water system maintenance, replacement, and expansion projects. The issuing bodies include municipalities, counties, and special-purpose water districts; the recent activity shows city governments acting on behalf of county water systems as the primary buyers.

The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, issued an IFB (competitive bid solicitation) in March 2026 for 71 fire hydrants under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, with a response deadline of April 9, 2026. The Midland procurement specified 45 four-foot units, 20 five-foot units, and 6 six-foot units to conform to technical specifications, with delivery F.O.B. Midland and freight prepaid. Bidders submitted unit pricing and product literature through the Bonfire e-procurement system. Texas local preference under Section 271.9051 applied, allowing the City to award to a local bidder if their price fell within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises were specified. The source provides limited geographic spread; recent activity is concentrated in Texas, and no other state or local opportunities under this code appear in the available records.