UNSPSC 31282101: Aluminum spin formed components

UNSPSC 31282101 Aluminum spin formed components, a Commodity code, encompasses fire hydrants and similar pressure-containing vessels fabricated through spin-forming processes that state and local water and infrastructure authorities procure for system replacement, maintenance, and expansion. The City of Midland, Texas acting on behalf of Mason County recently solicited 71 fire hydrants (45 units of 4-foot, 20 units of 5-foot, and 6 units of 6-foot models) through competitive IFB, indicating that municipalities and special-purpose districts use this code to source standardized, code-compliant hydrant assemblies that meet AWWA or equivalent technical specifications. Issuing bodies under this code include municipalities and their water or public works departments, typically procuring quantities in the dozens to hundreds of units per solicitation.

The most recent documented activity is concentrated in Texas. The City of Midland IFB posted March 26, 2026 with an April 9, 2026 response deadline required submission of itemized unit pricing, delivery timeframes, brand identification, and proof of compliance with technical specifications through the Bonfire e-procurement system. Bidders must deliver F.O.B. to the City with freight prepaid and included in the bid price, submit workers' compensation insurance within 21 days of award, and comply with Texas local preference statutes that may award to local bidders within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. No DBE, MBE, WBE, or other set-aside designations apply to this opportunity; however, local preference provisions and economic development criteria govern award discretion. The procurement identifies no incumbent vendor or budget ceiling.