UNSPSC 41112505: Water meter spares

UNSPSC 41112505 Water meter spares is a Commodity code covering replacement parts, components, and accessories for water metering systems procured by municipalities and water utilities. State and local governments buy under this code to maintain operational continuity of existing meter infrastructure, including residential and commercial meter units, transmitter electronics, mechanical components, valves, couplings, and related hardware used in potable and reclaimed water systems. Recent solicitations show purchasing activity driven by meter failures, routine maintenance cycles, and infrastructure modernization initiatives including Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system deployments.

The issuing-body mix spans cities, counties, and independent water utilities across the United States. The City of Newark, New Jersey; Hillsborough County, Florida; the City of Warner Robins, Georgia; Sarasota County, Florida; and Dorchester County, South Carolina all posted opportunities for water meter spares or replacement programs within the past ninety days. Geographic spread includes the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest, with recent activity concentrated in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, and South Carolina. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Newark's ITB 2026-13 (posted July 9, 2026, due July 23, 2026) for 272 line items of residential cold water meters, compound and turbine meters, fire hydrant meters, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure components compliant with AWWA standards and NSF-61 certification, with bidders required to demonstrate ten years of meter manufacturing experience; Hillsborough County's sole-source procurement from Neptune Technology Group LLC for approximately 180,000 potable water meters in multiple sizes over three years at an estimated $58.4 million (posted June 22, 2026, challenges due June 29, 2026); and Dorchester County's IFB 2026-43 for water meter boxes with lids and meter kits on an as-needed basis (posted January 26, 2026, due February 19, 2026), with historical procurement volumes of approximately 1,200 units annually. Contracts typically run one to three years with optional renewal periods, specify FOB destination pricing with prepaid transportation, require NSF/ANSI compliance and lead-free construction, and are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.