UNSPSC 31282311: Nickel alloy stretch formed components

UNSPSC 31282311 Nickel alloy stretch formed components is a Commodity code, though state and local procurement activity under this code appears to be minimal or misaligned with its nominal scope. The single recent opportunity on record is the City of Midland, Texas (acting on behalf of Mason County) soliciting competitive bids for 71 fire hydrants under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, comprising 45 units of 4-foot hydrants, 20 units of 5-foot hydrants, and 6 units of 6-foot hydrants. Fire hydrants do not materially fit the code's definition of nickel alloy stretch formed components, suggesting either a coding error in the original notice or a mismatch between the code assigned and the work actually being procured.

The Midland IFB closed on April 9, 2026, with bids submitted through the Bonfire e-procurement platform. Bidders were required to submit itemized pricing with unit prices and extended totals, provide descriptive literature, specify delivery timeframes in calendar days, identify brand names and product numbers, and ensure F.O.B. delivery to Midland with freight prepaid. Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051 allows local preference if a local bidder's price falls within five percent of the lowest non-local bid; no set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises were specified. The procurement documents do not identify an incumbent vendor, award value, or budget range. The absence of additional recent opportunities under this code suggests limited current market activity relevant to nickel alloy stretch formed components at the state and local level.