UNSPSC 40141624: Lubricated plug valves

UNSPSC 40141624 Lubricated plug valves, a Commodity code, encompasses specialized valve products that state and local water utilities procure for water treatment, distribution, and wastewater infrastructure. Recent opportunities show that municipal and county water departments are sourcing check valves, vacuum relief valves, air release valves, butterfly valves, resilient gate valves, quick insertion valves, and related accessories—often as branded equipment from single manufacturers or as part of larger water main replacement and treatment plant upgrade projects. The issuing bodies are exclusively municipal water departments and county water resources divisions; no school districts, transit authorities, or other non-water-utility jurisdictions appear in recent postings. The City of Tampa (Wastewater and Water departments) and Gwinnett County, Georgia (Department of Water Resources) emerge as repeat buyers, each with multiple solicitations over the past four months.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida. The City of Tampa issued an Intent to Single Source for APCO Check, Vacuum Relief and Air Release Valves (27X00022, due October 14, 2026) and an SLBE-exclusive ITB for backflow prevention devices and fireline repair parts (26P00305, due June 22, 2026, estimated value $75,000). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has posted at least four competitive sealed bid solicitations since April 2026, including butterfly valves for Lanier and Shoal Creek Filter Plants (BL126-26, due September 23, 2026) and quick insertion valves under a three-year multiyear contract (2026-034-ITB, due August 27, 2026). The City of Marietta, Georgia solicited water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and valves (BL121-26, due September 22, 2026). The City of Sarasota, Florida issued an ITB for materials-only supplies including valves for a small AC water main replacement project (26-31JS). Most opportunities are issued as sealed bids (IFB or ITB format) with F.O.B. Destination delivery, compliance with AWWA standards and NSF/ANSI 61 certification, and pre-negotiated annual or multiyear terms. Set-asides for Small Local Business Enterprises appear in Tampa procurements.