UNSPSC 31311213: Brass riveted pipe assemblies

UNSPSC 31311213 Brass riveted pipe assemblies is a Commodity code with little meaningful recent activity under its nominal scope. State and local governments are buying industrial pipe, fittings, and related plumbing infrastructure, but the recent opportunities tagged to this code show divergence from the code's specific definition. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department issued an IFB on July 8, 2026, for supply of industrial pipe, miscellaneous fittings, and equipment (IFB26SW0379, due August 12, 2026)—a three-year term covering HDPE and PVC pipe, elbows, couplings, glue, and hand tools. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department solicited water pipe and miscellaneous fittings (IFB260217) under a five-year term commencing May 1, 2026, with 15 product groups including bushings, couplings, elbows, flanges, gate valves, and meter stops conforming to AWWA, ASTM, and ANSI standards. Orange County, Florida procured sewer pipes and fittings (Y26-126, sealed bids due January 22, 2026) covering 56 line items of PVC and ductile iron pipes, valves, and manhole components with an estimated five-year spending total of approximately $28.7 million. Issuing bodies include municipal utilities departments and county water/sewer authorities, with most recent activity concentrated in Arizona and Florida.

Activity is geographically clustered in Florida (Orange County, Pasco County, Palm Bay, Sarasota County school district) and Arizona (Phoenix), with additional solicitation activity in California (Alameda County, Santa Clara County) and South Carolina (Barnwell County). However, the code name references brass riveted assemblies specifically, while recent solicitations emphasize PVC, ductile iron, HDPE, and copper materials—not brass riveted construction. The nominal scope and actual procurement diverge significantly, suggesting this code may not be the best fit for ongoing activity in municipal pipe supply and water/sewer infrastructure replacement. Opportunities posted in this code span IFB, ITB, and RFI notice types with response windows from May through August 2026, but vendors should verify that their brass-specific capabilities align with the broader piping and fittings scope these jurisdictions are actually soliciting.