UNSPSC 31401900: Liquid gaskets

Gaskets formed by the introduction of materials in liquid or semi-liquid form between the mating surfaces

UNSPSC 31401900 Liquid gaskets, a Class code, encompasses mechanical joint gaskets and sealing products that state and local governments procure for water infrastructure maintenance, facility plumbing systems, and equipment integration. Recent state and local solicitations under this code span one-time purchases of mechanical joint gaskets for water utility systems, field locking gaskets for ductile iron pipe, and gasket supplies for plumbing and irrigation infrastructure. The issuing bodies are predominantly county and city water and utilities departments, along with standalone procurement for facility renovation projects. Palm Beach County has posted multiple RFQs for mechanical joint gaskets in recent months, signaling recurring demand from larger water utilities managing aging pipe infrastructure.

Activity under the code concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with secondary representation in Texas and Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' RFQ 680260199KD and its reopened amendment RFQ680260199KD2 (due September 4 and September 22, 2026 respectively) for mechanical joint gasket purchase and delivery with SBE participation requirements and local preference ordinance apply, and the City of Tampa's RFQ 26P00416 (due June 26, 2026) for ten 16-inch EPDM locking gaskets for 16-inch ductile iron pipe used by the Water Department. Palm Beach County's solicitations explicitly impose Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) goals requiring Small Business Enterprise participation documentation and compliance with the Small Business Development Ordinance, while the City of Tampa requires proof of insurance and E-Verify compliance prior to award. Gasket specifications typically address material composition (EPDM, mechanical joint type), pressure ratings, temperature tolerances, dimensional tolerances, and integration with existing water system infrastructure; vendors must comply with detailed technical parameters and delivery terms quoted in days after receipt of order.