UNSPSC 40141648: Magnetic valve

A widely used type of valve in which the electromagnet is housed in a chamber which is not exposed to pressure medium to be controlled and in which a rod coupling is placed between the armature of the electromagnet and the valve body.

UNSPSC 40141648 Magnetic valve, a Commodity code, sees active state and local procurement across water and wastewater treatment operations, where public utilities solicit replacement valve components, valve actuators, insertion valves, and related parts to maintain potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater system infrastructure. Recent opportunities show issuing bodies including cities (Lubbock, Tampa, Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas, North Miami Beach, College Station), counties (Gwinnett County, Hillsborough County, Wayne County, Collier County, Pasco County, Seminole County, Riverside County), water authorities (Eastern Municipal Water District, Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority), and special districts (Sourcewell cooperative purchasing vehicle) soliciting under this code. The work consists primarily of supply contracts for butterfly valves, check valves, gate valves, insertion valves, resilient valves, and valve actuators; sole-source and single-source procurements for OEM replacement parts where proprietary design mandates exclusive suppliers (Limitorque, DeZurik, REXA, Cla-Val); and service contracts combining parts supply with installation, repair, and remote support. Competitive solicitations use RFP, RFQ, IFB, and ITB notice types, with response windows typically two to four weeks.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and Georgia. Representative opportunities include the City of Lubbock RFP 26-19705-YB (posted July 14, 2026; due July 23, 2026) for an electric valve actuator and remote control station for the North Water Treatment Plant; the City of Tampa RFQ for Anderson Greenwood wastewater parts (posted July 13, 2026; due July 24, 2026); the City of Tampa sole-source intent for Limitorque valves and actuators from Flotech, Inc. at approximately $75,000 annually (posted July 8, 2026); Gwinnett County RFQ PE77023NONST2026000000619 for Mueller resilient gate valves (posted June 2, 2026; due June 9, 2026); Hillsborough County ITB-26-00122 for Hydra-Stop insertion valves with an estimated budget of $175,000 (posted January 23, 2026; due February 18, 2026); and the City of Fort Worth RFP 26-0068 for cast iron valve boxes and lids with a 30 percent small business participation goal (posted January 26, 2026; due February 19, 2026). Sole-source determinations for proprietary valve brands—Limitorque (Flotech exclusive), DeZurik (Fluid Control Specialties), REXA (PRO-CO), and others—are common when equipment is installed throughout a facility, shifting procurement from price-based competition to justification of single-source necessity. Contract terms typically run one to three years with optional renewals, delivery windows of 30 days or less, and insurance and compliance requirements including E-Verify, drug-free workplace certification, and general liability coverage. Set-asides for local vendors, small businesses, and SBEs appear in select opportunities (Fort Worth 30 percent SB goal; Tampa SLBE sheltered procurement; Pasco County local preference within ten percent of lowest bid). Many water and wastewater authorities maintain informal quotation processes for commodity valves and parts, with response deadlines of one to two weeks and no performance bonds required for informal purchasing below specified thresholds.