UNSPSC 40141606: Relief valves

UNSPSC 40141606 Relief valves (Commodity) encompasses water distribution control components—specifically gate valves, tapping valves, ball valves, and related service fittings—that state and local water utilities and municipalities procure for system operation and maintenance. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy relief valves and associated brass or stainless steel components primarily through competitive annual contracts and informal quotations for water distribution infrastructure. Issuing bodies include municipal water departments and county water resources divisions pursuing reliable supply agreements with pre-negotiated unit pricing to support ongoing operations and maintenance of water service systems.

The City of Marietta, Georgia solicited water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and ball valves under annual contract BL121-26 with bids due September 22, 2026; Gwinnett County Financial Services Purchasing Division issued an informal written quotation (IWQ 131155) for Mueller brand resilient gate and tapping valves with quotes due June 9, 2026. Both opportunities are concentrated in Georgia and reflect the code's primary market—municipal and county water utilities managing distribution infrastructure across the southeastern United States. A third record in the source (Sourcewell RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment posted May 12, 2026) does not align with relief valve procurement and appears to be a mismatch in code tagging by the issuing body.