UNSPSC 40141613: Gate valves

UNSPSC 40141613 Gate valves, a Commodity code, covers the supply and delivery of gate valves and related check valves for municipal water infrastructure — a core input for water district operations across distribution, storage, and treatment facilities. State and local water utilities procure gate valves in specific sizes and configurations (typically 3-inch through 36-inch) with resilient seats, mechanical joint connections, and AWWA-compliant design to manage flow in pump stations, filter plants, storage tanks, and clearwell systems. Water districts also solicit check valves, butterfly valves, slide gates, and valve service kits under this code, reflecting the diversity of gate control and flow management equipment in municipal water systems. Issuing bodies include regional water districts (Alameda County Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District, Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources), county water authorities (Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority), municipal water utilities, and occasional city and town procurement offices. Gwinnett County has emerged as a repeat buyer, with multiple informal written quotations and sealed bids posted since January 2026 for valves in various sizes and configurations.

Recent opportunities span California, Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Alameda County Water District has issued multiple solicitations—an RFQ for CLOW gate valves (January 2026, due January 29) and an IFB for detector check valves (July 2026, due July 14)—both seeking delivery to its Fremont headquarters. Gwinnett County has posted at least six procurements since January, including an IWQ for 60 resilient seat gate valves in 6-, 8-, and 10-inch sizes (April 2026, due April 3), competitive sealed bids for 108-inch slide gates for the Lanier Filter Plant (April 2026, due April 22), and an IWQ for replacement swing check valves for the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center (January–April 2026, due April 24). The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority solicited fire hydrants and gate valves on an as-needed basis under a one-year contract (April 2026, due April 29). Most procurements specify FOB Destination, freight prepaid delivery, unit pricing inclusive of all charges, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Gwinnett County explicitly restricts bidders currently on its ineligible source list. Response windows typically span 5–30 days from posting to deadline.