UNSPSC 40141627: Orifice valves

UNSPSC 40141627 Orifice valves is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure specialized check valves, vacuum relief valves, air release valves, butterfly valves, quick insertion valves, resilient gate valves, and slide gates for water distribution and wastewater infrastructure. Recent solicitations show buyers purchasing these components for water main replacement projects, filter plant operations, water treatment facility upgrades, and emergency backflow prevention systems. The issuing bodies are predominantly municipal water departments and county water resources agencies, with standout repeat buyers including the City of Tampa Water and Wastewater Departments (multiple active solicitations for backflow prevention, check valves, and specialty valves), Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (butterfly valves, resilient valves, and slide gates), and the County of DeKalb. Municipal utilities and special-purpose water authorities dominate the market for these components.

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 (due October 14, 2026) and a sheltered-market IFB for backflow prevention and fireline repair parts under a five-percent SLBE bid discount, estimated at $75,000 with a one-year term and two optional one-year renewals. Gwinnett County released a competitive sealed bid for butterfly valves in sizes from 54 inches to 108 inches for the Lanier and Shoal Creek Filter Plants (due September 23, 2026), with a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 2, 2026, requiring AWWA Standards C504/C516 compliance and NSF/ANSI 61 certification. The County of DeKalb solicited sealed bids for quick insertion valves, tapping sleeves, and resilient wedge insert gate valves under a three-year multiyear contract (due August 27, 2026). The City of Marietta issued an ITB for water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and valves on annual contract (due September 22, 2026). Earlier activity included the City of Sarasota materials-only ITB for pipe, fittings, and valve appurtenances conforming to the city's Potable Water Approved Material List (deadline passed June 16, 2026) and the City of Calhoun sealed bid for water main relocation materials including gate valves and curb stops (due June 18, 2026).