UNSPSC 40142511: Thermodynamic steam trap

A device most suited to applications where the pressure downstream of trap is less than half the upstream pressure.

UNSPSC 40142511 Thermodynamic steam trap is a Commodity code that encompasses repair and maintenance services for steam and condensate systems serving facility infrastructure and institutional operations. State and local governments procure these services on an as-needed basis to maintain operational steam distribution networks across county facilities, health systems, and municipal infrastructure. The work involves diagnosing, repairing, and replacing steam traps and related condensate-system components, requiring specialized technician labor, equipment, and materials specific to thermodynamic steam systems. Issuing bodies include county procurement departments and facility-management authorities responsible for maintaining distributed steam heating and process systems across multiple buildings and campuses.

The County of Santa Clara Procurement Department issued ITB-PRC-FY26-0708 for as-needed steam and condensate systems repairs services, posted May 27, 2026, with bids due June 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The scope covers repairs at multiple locations serving the Facilities and Fleet Department and the County of Santa Clara Health System, structured as an as-needed contract with additive bid items and an estimated value of $5.4 million. This is public work subject to prevailing-wage requirements; bids require a bid bond or cash security of not less than 10% of the total bid price ($540,000 minimum) and must be submitted electronically through Biddingo with the original bond received in-office by deadline.