UNSPSC 73152000: Filling Services

UNSPSC 73152000 Filling Services is a Class code under which state and local governments procure water treatment equipment, specifically flow measurement and control devices for potable water distribution systems. Recent solicitations show the code applies to replacement rate of flow controllers, butterfly valves, and associated assembly work that regulate and measure water flow in municipal treatment plants. The City of Lubbock, Texas, has been the primary recent buyer, issuing ITBs for 16-inch venturi-type flow controllers paired with AWWA C504-compliant butterfly valves to replace aging equipment at its North Water Treatment Plant. These procurements specify technical requirements including cast iron bodies to ASTM A536 specifications, Type 316 stainless steel throat liners, NSF 61 approved epoxy coatings, factory assembly and testing to 0.5 percent flow-rate accuracy, and compatibility with existing electric valve actuator mounts. Vendors supply equipment only, including operation and maintenance manuals, with the municipality handling installation. The scope includes both commodity delivery and some light fabrication or assembly work to fit equipment within space constraints (46.5 inches maximum), though the code also captures other water infrastructure filling and regulation services when tagged by issuing bodies.

The City of Lubbock drove the two most recent opportunities: ITB 26-19653-YB, posted May 27, 2026 with a May 27, 2026 deadline, and an earlier version of the same ITB posted May 12, 2026, both seeking replacement flow controllers and butterfly valves for the North Water Treatment Plant. The City of Philadelphia posted a micro purchase for OVA Storage (B2626859) in April 2026 with an April 24, 2026 deadline, though that opportunity appears tangential to the core water treatment scope and may reflect a classification mismatch. Lubbock's ITBs include a non-mandatory site visit, a local preference provision allowing awards within five percent of the lowest bid to local vendors on contracts under $500,000, and a 60-day firm pricing requirement with F.O.B. delivered terms and tax exemptions. Recent activity centers on Texas municipalities and reflects episodic procurement cycles tied to water system maintenance and upgrades rather than continuous demand.