UNSPSC 40141629: Pinch valves

UNSPSC 40141629 Pinch valves (Commodity) covers a narrower scope than the code name suggests; state and local water utilities are actually procuring gate valves, check valves, butterfly valves, quick-insertion valves, and related flow-control and backflow-prevention devices for potable water distribution, treatment, and storage systems. The solicitations reflect routine materials procurement for water infrastructure operations, maintenance, and replacement rather than specialized pinch-valve applications. Issuing bodies include municipal water departments (City of Tampa Water Department and Wastewater Department, City of Sarasota), county water authorities (Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, DeKalb County), and smaller municipal utilities (City of Marietta, City of Calhoun). City of Tampa appears as a repeat buyer with multiple 2026 solicitations for backflow prevention devices, check valves, Double Check Detector assemblies, and vacuum relief valves. Gwinnett County is also a frequent buyer, issuing multiple bids for butterfly valves, resilient gate valves, and slide gates across its Lanier and Shoal Creek Filter Plants.

Recent opportunities cluster heavily in Georgia and Florida. The City of Tampa Wastewater Department posted an Intent to Single Source for APCO Check, Vacuum Relief and Air Release Valves (due October 14, 2026), while the City of Tampa Water Department solicited backflow prevention devices and fireline repair parts under an SLBE-exclusive bid (estimated contract value $75,000, one-year award with two one-year renewal options, due June 22, 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued a competitive sealed bid for butterfly valves in sizes ranging from 54" to 108" for the Lanier and Shoal Creek Filter Plants, with compliance required to AWWA Standards C504/C516 and NSF/ANSI 61 certification (due September 23, 2026). DeKalb County solicited quick insertion valves and tapping sleeves on a three-year multiyear contract (due August 27, 2026). The City of Marietta requested bids on water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and ball valves on an annual purchasing basis (due September 22, 2026). The City of Calhoun, Georgia posted sealed bids for water main relocation materials including gate valves, fire hydrants, curb stops, and ductile iron water mains (due June 18, 2026). All recent opportunities specify domestic sourcing, industry standards compliance (AWWA, NSF), and delivery F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid.