UNSPSC 40171509: Commercial bronze pipe

Pipe with a pressure rating of 2500 psi or less made of bronze

UNSPSC 40171509 Commercial bronze pipe is a Commodity code covering metallic pipe stock supplied to state and local water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure programs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show demand for industrial piping, fittings, and related inventory on as-needed bases, though the activity mix reveals significant scope variance across jurisdictions. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department (IFB 26SW0379, due August 12, 2026) solicits High-Density Polyethylene and Polyvinyl Chloride pipe with fittings on a three-year contract with two optional one-year extensions, requiring 24- to 48-hour delivery and local inventory maintenance under DBE-Neutral compliance. Barnwell County, South Carolina (IFB 2027IFB001, due August 4, 2026) procures approximately 1,950 linear feet of eight-inch and four-inch water mains with isolation valves, fire hydrants, and service-line tie-ins for waterline replacement along Heyward Street. The City of Palm Bay, Florida (ITB 41ITB26, due July 14, 2026) seeks replacement of outfall piping in the Meadowbrook at I-95 location with compliance to Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits and Clean Water Act provisions. Orange County, Florida (IFB Y26-126, sealed offers due January 22, 2026) solicits a five-year sewer-pipe and fittings contract with 56 line items including PVC and ductile iron pipes, fittings, and valves, with an estimated five-year spending total of approximately $28.7 million and a Service Disabled Veteran Business preference applied. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department (IFB 260217, due February 19, 2026) seeks water pipe and miscellaneous fittings under a five-year contract commencing May 1, 2026, covering 15 product groups with quantities ranging from 2 to over 21,000 units.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Arizona, with secondary opportunities in California and South Carolina. Municipal and county water and wastewater departments dominate the buying base, often requiring firm pricing, local inventory, rapid delivery (24 to 48 hours typical), and compliance with water-quality standards including AWWA, ASTM, and ANSI certifications or state environmental permits. Multi-year supply contracts are standard, with terms of three to five years common and optional extensions frequent. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and small-business participation requirements appear in several Phoenix and Florida solicitations. The code shows active procurement momentum in mid-2026, with multiple jurisdictions managing asset renewal or infrastructure expansion across water main, sewer, and stormwater corridors.