UNSPSC 31282309: Lead stretch formed components

UNSPSC 31282309 Lead stretch formed components is a Commodity code that in recent state and local solicitation practice encompasses fire hydrants and related potable-water distribution infrastructure components. The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, represents the primary issuing body visible in current activity under this code, soliciting through competitive bid for manufactured water-utility equipment that requires conformance to technical specifications and standardized delivery terms. State and local governments procuring under this code buy finished water-infrastructure products engineered to municipal codes and standards, delivered ready for installation in public water systems.

The most recent documented opportunity under the code is the City of Midland's IFB for 71 fire hydrants (Solicitation 26003721, due April 9, 2026), comprising 45 four-foot units, 20 five-foot units, and 6 six-foot units to support the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project. Bidders must submit itemized pricing with unit and extended totals, product literature, delivery timeframes, and brand and product number identification, with all hydrants delivered F.O.B. to Midland with freight prepaid. Award is at the City's discretion by item or total bid to the lowest responsible bidder or best value, with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051 local-preference provisions allowing the City Council to award to a local bidder within five percent of the lowest non-local bid on economic development grounds. No incumbent vendor is named, and no budget or award value is disclosed. Geographic activity is concentrated in Texas; no recent opportunities outside Texas appear in the source.