UNSPSC 73152112: Valve or valve part testing maintenance or repair service

Service encompassing testing, maintenance, repair or monitoring of valves or valve parts.

UNSPSC 73152112 Valve or valve part testing maintenance or repair service is a Commodity code that covers on-site and shop-based repair, rebuild, and maintenance of valves and valve components used in municipal water, wastewater, and utility systems. State and local governments buy this work primarily through municipal water districts, city utility departments, and wastewater authorities that operate pump stations, recycled water facilities, and treatment plants requiring routine and emergency valve service. Recent solicitations show a mix of competitive sealed bids and proposals for as-needed valve repair contracts, often bundled with broader pump and motor repair services or procured as manufacturer-specific sole-source agreements for proprietary equipment like Bailey Valves and Godwin Pumps.

The issuing bodies are predominantly mid-sized and large cities and regional water authorities. The City of Atlanta, City of Lubbock, City of Tucson, West Basin Municipal Water District, Tampa Bay Water, and the City of Tarpon Springs appear across multiple recent solicitations in this commodity space. Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, and California. Representative opportunities include the City of Atlanta's IFB for hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and hose repair services (bids due October 21, 2026), which encompasses on-site and mobile repair across multiple locations; West Basin Municipal Water District's RFP for on-call pump and motor repairs, rebuilds, and replacement services at eight recycled water and pumping facilities in Los Angeles County (proposals due October 1, 2026, contract not-to-exceed $1,000,000 over two years); the City of Tucson's RFP for Parker V20 and V35 valve and hydraulic cylinder repair and rebuild (estimated annual spend $125,000, with pre-submittal conference scheduled); and Tampa Bay Water's sole-source notice for Bailey Valve parts and services through Fluid Control Specialties, LLC (protest period closed October 27, 2026). Contractors typically must meet multi-year experience thresholds, maintain local repair facilities, carry substantial commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance, provide emergency response windows measured in hours, and deliver comprehensive warranties on parts and labor.