NIGP 65941: Elbows (Other Than Steel)

NIGP 65941 Elbows (Other Than Steel) is an Item code covering replacement fittings and junction components used in municipal water and sewer infrastructure rehabilitation projects. State and local governments procure these products as part of larger capital improvement programs to repair or replace deteriorated utility mains, extend system life, and improve water quality and service reliability. Recent solicitations show elbows and related service connection fittings being specified alongside pipe replacement, mainline repairs, and sewer extensions in coordinated infrastructure upgrades.

Pinellas County, Florida and Santa Clara County, California have both posted competitive bid opportunities (ITB notices) involving utility infrastructure work in the past four months. Pinellas County solicited bids on October 12, 2026 (due October 13 for qualification, November 5 for final bids) for the Ridgewood Estates Sewer Improvements and 82nd Avenue & 113th Street Water Main Improvements projects, which specify PVC sanitary sewer pipe, water main replacement, and fire hydrant installation with a 10% Small Business Enterprise participation goal. Santa Clara County's Sanitation District No. 2-3 posted an ITB on August 26, 2026 (due September 17) for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, calling for removal and replacement of vitrified clay pipe with PVC SDR26 pipe in multiple diameters, along with service connection fittings including forty-seven total wye fittings across 4-inch to 10-inch sizes and new precast concrete sanitary sewer manholes. Both projects are located in California and Florida; Santa Clara County also posted a pavement rehabilitation ITB in April 2026 involving roadway infrastructure work. Activity under this code concentrates in jurisdictions managing aging utility infrastructure requiring systematic replacement or rehabilitation within defined capital improvement programs.