UNSPSC 31181702: Glands

UNSPSC 31181702 Glands is a Commodity code that covers mechanical pipe fittings and joint restraining devices used in water infrastructure, stormwater, and pavement projects. State and local governments procure flanged fittings (cast iron, ductile iron, and PVC), mechanical joint restraining devices for pipe systems, bushings, couplings, reducers, tees, curb stops, meter stops, and related water distribution components under this code. The issuing bodies include city water departments, county commissioners' offices, and county transportation authorities, with recent activity from Palm Beach County, the City of Tampa, the City of Phoenix, and Santa Clara County.

Recent opportunities span Arizona, California, and Florida. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued an IFB (IFB260217, response due February 19, 2026) for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings across 15 product groups for a five-year contract starting May 1, 2026, with quantities ranging from 2 to over 21,000 units and requirements for AWWA, ASTM, and NSF certifications. Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners solicited mechanical joint restraining devices (IFB #26-038/RR, response due June 4, 2026) on a term-contract basis in two lots—solid design restraining devices for ductile iron pipe (3–54 inches) and solid ring design devices for PVC pipe (3–24 inches)—with an anticipated contract value of $200,000 over twelve months and SBE and local-preference designations available. The City of Tampa issued an RFQ (26-P-00152, response due February 25, 2026) for standard class 125 flanged fittings in cast iron, with five line items and one-year award, identifying Tampa-based TLD LLC as an SLBE-certified supplier. Santa Clara County's pavement rehabilitation project (ITBRDAFY260694, bids due May 21, 2026) included removal and replacement of inductive traffic loops and related infrastructure but was primarily a construction project rather than a glands-focused procurement.