UNSPSC 73181206: Explosive forming services

UNSPSC 73181206 Explosive forming services is a Commodity code that in current state and local procurement activity encompasses the supply of specialized water treatment equipment — specifically rate of flow controllers and butterfly valves for potable water systems. The City of Lubbock, Texas has posted an ITB for a 16-inch venturi-type flow controller paired with an AWWA C504-compliant butterfly valve assembly to replace existing equipment at its North Water Treatment Plant. The equipment must meet exacting specifications including cast iron bodies constructed to ASTM A536 Grade 65-45-12, Type 316 stainless steel throat liners, NSF 61 approved epoxy coating for potable water service, factory assembly, and accuracy within 0.5 percent of actual flow rate. Vendors supply equipment only; the City handles installation. The code appears to capture specialized engineered equipment procurement for municipal water infrastructure rather than the explosive-forming processes the code's nominal name suggests, indicating a potential mismatch between the code classification and the work actually being solicited.

The City of Lubbock is the issuing body on record. The procurement is geographically concentrated in Texas, with a single recent opportunity posted May 12, 2026, with sealed bids due May 27, 2026, via the City's Bonfire electronic portal or hand delivery to Marta Alvarez, Director of Purchasing and Contract Management. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at the North Water Treatment Plant. Bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 60 days on an F.O.B. delivered basis, with delivery expected within two weeks. The City offers a local bidder preference for contracts under $500,000 if a local bidder's bid is within five percent of the lowest non-resident bid and offers the best value combination. Bidders must provide three project references from similar-scope customers, a notarized non-collusion affidavit, and certifications including suspension and debarment status, Texas Government Code Iran sanctions and Israel boycott compliance, and cybersecurity risk disclosures. No specific budget or award value is listed in the solicitation.