UNSPSC 31163001: Elastomeric couplings

UNSPSC 31163001 Elastomeric couplings, a Commodity code, covers flexible shaft connectors and water-line coupling components that state and local governments procure for water main rehabilitation, sewer infrastructure repairs, and routine distribution system maintenance. Recent state and local solicitations show demand for elastomeric and compression couplings as part of larger infrastructure contracts that pair coupling supply with installation labor, as well as standalone procurement of coupling inventories for ongoing maintenance. Issuing bodies include county sanitation districts, county utility authorities, cities, and counties—typically departments of public works, water utilities, or utility districts responsible for potable water distribution and sanitary sewer systems. The work solicited ranges from annual blanket purchases of couplings, saddles, clamps, and valves through major infrastructure rehabilitation projects that specify coupling components within broader pipeline replacement and repair scopes.

Recent opportunities reflect activity concentrated in California and Georgia. Pinellas County, Florida posted an IFB (Solicitation 260652ITBC) in October 2026 for the Ridgewood Estates Sewer Improvements and 82nd Avenue & 113th Street Water Main Improvements, a two-step qualification and bidding process with final bids due November 5, 2026, encompassing replacement of approximately 6,800 linear feet of 6-inch water main and approximately 500 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipe with accompanying fittings and connectors. Santa Clara County Sanitation District No. 2-3 posted an ITB (ITBRDAFY270088) in August 2026 for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, with proposals due September 17, 2026, calling for removal and replacement of existing vitrified clay and cast iron pipe with PVC and HDPE, including service connection fittings and wye couplings across multiple diameters. The City of Marietta, Georgia solicited annual contract BL121-26 (PE77023NONST2027000000714) in August 2026 for water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and valves, with bids due September 22, 2026. DeKalb County, Georgia issued ITB 2026-034-ITB in July 2026 for quick insertion valves and tapping sleeves, a three-year multiyear contract with bids due August 27, 2026.