UNSPSC 40141660: Electronic gas ball valve

A ball valve that is installed where the end of the gas pipe and the equipment are connected, and opens and closes the gas passage electronically. Contains a timer expression.

UNSPSC 40141660 Electronic gas ball valve, Commodity, names a discrete plumbing component, but state and local governments soliciting under this code in recent months are actually buying comprehensive plumbing supplies, fixtures, equipment, and services—valves as part of broader water, wastewater, and facilities infrastructure support. Issuing bodies span cities (Tampa, Phoenix, Dallas, Fort Worth, Tucson, Meriden), counties (Hillsborough, Galveston, Pinal, Solano, Pinellas, Orange), school districts (Fort Bend ISD, Northside ISD, Garland ISD, Parkway), water utilities (Tucson Water, Palo Alto Utilities), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (TIPS USA, HAPGC). Recent solicitations show a mix of as-needed supply agreements, on-call service contracts, and one-time purchases; the City of Tampa's Water Department issued Solicitation 26P00305 for backflow prevention and fireline repair parts (ITB due June 22, 2026, $75,000 estimated) under an SLBE set-aside, while Fort Bend ISD issued RFP 26065AR for plumbing parts, materials, maintenance, and repair services districtwide (proposals due October 21, 2026). Geographic activity clusters in Florida (Tampa, Hillsborough County, Palm Bay, Orange County, Pinellas County) and Texas (Phoenix, Dallas, Fort Worth, Tucson, Galveston, Palo Alto), with secondary activity in Connecticut, Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, and Ohio. The code shows material recent activity, though the scope often exceeds valve commodities alone and encompasses full plumbing infrastructure.

State and local buyers under this code pursue contracts structured as master supply agreements, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity frameworks, and competitive sealed bids for materials ranging from pipe and fittings to specialized components. Valves—including ball valves, check valves, backflow preventers, and gate valves—appear consistently in water department and utility system maintenance work. Galveston County solicited proposals for a Master Supply Agreement for plumbing equipment and supplies within a 35-mile radius of its courthouse (RFP 26116, due September 17, 2026), while the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department issued RFQ 194158A for water, gas, and wastewater supplies with two-hour delivery and 24/7 inventory access required (quotations due April 8, 2026, with award to two vendors of equal value). Pricing is typically submitted as percentage discounts off manufacturer list or catalog pricing, with firm-fixed pricing for multi-year terms and annual CPI adjustments permitted in some cases. Award criteria emphasize cost, local vendor preference where applicable, and ability to maintain inventory and meet expedited delivery windows (24–48 hours common). Florida and Texas dominate recent posting volume; the code shows no standout repeat buyers but consistent activity across municipal water departments and facilities maintenance operations seeking reliable access to plumbing components at scale.