UNSPSC 73181201: Draw forming services

UNSPSC 73181201 Draw forming services is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure metal fabrication and assembly work for specialized flow control equipment, particularly valve bodies and pressure vessels used in water treatment infrastructure. The City of Lubbock, Texas issued ITB 26-19653-YB in May 2026 for replacement rate-of-flow controller and butterfly valve assemblies — cast iron bodies with stainless steel liners, venturi-type flow control mechanisms, and integrated pressure measurement capability designed for potable water distribution systems. The work scope includes factory assembly, pressure testing to 0.5 percent accuracy, compliance certification against ASTM and AWWA standards, and delivery of assembled equipment ready for field installation. Issuing bodies under this code include water utilities and municipal water treatment authorities managing potable water infrastructure; Lubbock's procurement demonstrates the kind of mid-sized municipal system that relies on draw-formed and assembled valve components to meet AWWA standards and EPA certification requirements.

The City of Lubbock, Texas represents the primary recent activity under this code, with sealed bids due May 27, 2026, for the North Water Treatment Plant equipment replacement. The procurement required vendors to fit equipment within 46.5 inches of available space, provide factory-tested assemblies compatible with existing electric actuator mounting plates, and deliver with operation and maintenance documentation; pricing was solicited on an F.O.B. delivered, firm-60-day basis. The City extended contract authority to other local governmental entities including Frenship Independent School District, Lubbock County, Lubbock Independent School District, and Texas Tech University through interlocal purchasing agreements, and applied a local-vendor preference allowing bids from vendors with principal places of business within city limits to compete within five percent of the lowest non-resident bid on contracts under $500,000. No set-asides or restrictions on organization type were noted, and no budget or award value was disclosed in available documents.