UNSPSC 31381229: Sintered coated anisotropic ferrite magnet

Sintered anisotropic ferrite magnet that has been coated

UNSPSC 31381229 Sintered coated anisotropic ferrite magnet is a Commodity code that state and local governments tag to fire hydrant procurements and related water-system infrastructure components. The code appears in recent solicitations where the actual deliverables are finished hydrants or hydrant assemblies rather than the raw magnetic materials the code nominally describes — a classification mismatch common in state and local procurement systems where commodity codes do not align precisely with assembled products or finished goods. State and local water utilities, municipal public works departments, and county governments issue RFQs and competitive bids under this code for hydrant replacement projects, typically seeking multiple units of standardized equipment with compliance to industry specifications and local delivery requirements.

The City of Midland, Texas, acting on behalf of Mason County, posted a competitive bid (solicitation 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 a response deadline of April 9, 2026. Submissions were required through the Bonfire e-procurement platform with itemized unit pricing, product literature, delivery timeframes, and brand identification. Texas local preference provisions apply if a local bidder falls within five percent of the lowest non-local bid. The source shows limited recent activity under this code; the single posted opportunity reflects municipal water infrastructure replacement work rather than magnetic-materials procurement, indicating a potential mismatch between the assigned UNSPSC code and the goods actually being bought.