UNSPSC 31282303: Brass stretch formed components

UNSPSC 31282303 Brass stretch formed components is a Commodity code that captures specialized metal components used in infrastructure and utility applications, specifically including brass-formed hydrant bodies and fittings for fire suppression systems as evidenced by recent state and local procurements. State and local governments use this code to acquire precision-formed brass components that meet industry standards and technical specifications for municipal water and fire protection infrastructure. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span municipal water departments and city purchasing offices acting on behalf of counties; these jurisdictions procure small to moderate quantities of specialized components as part of capital replacement and infrastructure modernization projects. Bidders must typically provide detailed technical literature, itemized unit pricing, proposed delivery timelines, and brand identification to meet municipal compliance and evaluation requirements.

Recent activity centers in Texas. The City of Midland, acting on behalf of Mason County, posted an IFB on March 26, 2026 (due April 9, 2026) for 71 fire hydrants totaling 45 four-foot units, 20 five-foot units, and 6 six-foot units under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, with bids submitted through the Bonfire e-procurement system and evaluated under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043 allowing best-value award criteria and local preference consideration when bids fall within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. All deliveries require F.O.B. prepaid freight to the City of Midland, with workers' compensation insurance and additional-insured requirements mandated within 21 days of award. No incumbent vendor was identified in the solicitation, and no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were specified.