UNSPSC 31282214: Precious metal roll formed components

UNSPSC 31282214 Precious metal roll formed components is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitation activity, actually encompasses fire hydrants and related water infrastructure components procured by municipalities and county governments. The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, represents the primary recent buying activity under this code. State and local governments use this code to classify rigid metal infrastructure products — specifically fire hydrants in various heights — that require technical specification conformance, detailed product literature submission, and strict delivery requirements including freight prepaid to designated sites.

The recent activity concentrates in Texas, with the City of Midland issuing IFB 26003721 on March 26, 2026, for 71 fire hydrants (45 units of 4-foot, 20 units of 5-foot, and 6 units of 6-foot models) with responses due April 9, 2026. Bidders must submit itemized pricing with unit prices and extended totals, descriptive literature, proposed delivery timeframes in calendar days, and brand name and product number of proposed units, with all hydrants delivered F.O.B. Midland with freight prepaid and included in the bid price. The City reserves award discretion by item or total bid to the lowest responsible bidder or best-value provider under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043, and local preference provisions apply whereby local bidders within five percent of the lowest non-local bid may receive award consideration. Workers' compensation insurance and proof of insurance within 21 days of award are mandatory; no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises appear in the procurement documents.