UNSPSC 40171503: Commercial ductile iron pipe

Pipe with a pressure rating of 2500 psi or less made of ductile iron

UNSPSC 40171503 Commercial ductile iron pipe (Commodity) covers replacement and supply of ductile iron water and sewer pipe materials for municipal infrastructure projects. State and local governments procure this commodity primarily through water utilities, public works departments, and county water authorities purchasing pipe in standard sizes (4-inch through 36-inch diameter) for gravity-fed systems, water main replacements, and coordinated sewer and water infrastructure improvements. Recent solicitations show active procurement across IFB, ITB, and RFQ notice types, with issuing bodies spanning county water departments, municipal utilities, and regional water authorities. Pinellas County, Florida (ITB 260652ITBC, October 2026) solicited replacement of approximately 6,800 linear feet of 6-inch water main and 12-inch sewer pipe for two coordinated projects with response by November 5, 2026; the City of Tampa (ITB 26-P-00565, October 2026) bid 1,860 linear feet of 4-inch and 2,780 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron pipe conforming to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 standards with a 5% small local business discount; and Gwinnett County, Georgia (IWQ 138607, September 2026) requested large-diameter ductile pipe parts including 30-inch sections, gland retainers, and tapping sleeves. The City of Dallas established a five-year ID/IQ master agreement for ductile iron pipe supply to its Water Utilities department (BG2600030409, June 2026), and DeKalb County, Georgia posted a three-year multiyear contract for ductile iron water pipe (ITB 2026-036, July 2026).

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with secondary activity in Texas and Connecticut. Florida jurisdictions—Pinellas County, City of Tampa, City of Palm Bay, City of Sarasota, and Orange County—drive consistent demand for water main replacement and stormwater outfall projects. Georgia counties—Gwinnett, DeKalb, and the City of Calhoun—show recurring procurement for large-diameter ductile components and water line relocation supplies. The City of Dallas (Texas) and South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority represent additional regional nodes. Most procurements specify ANSI/AWWA standards, NSF/ANSI 61 potable water certification, cement mortar lining, and asphaltic coating; delivery typically occurs within 14 to 90 calendar days FOB destination. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction—Pinellas County applied a 10% SBE participation goal, Tampa offered 5% SLBE bid discount capped at $10,000, and City of Lavonia (Georgia) required 4.0% DBE participation. Bid security, performance bonds, and payment bonds at 100% of contract value are standard. Award flows to lowest responsive and responsible bidder in nearly all instances.