UNSPSC 40171512: Commercial cast iron pipe

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

UNSPSC 40171512 Commercial cast iron pipe (Commodity) covers the supply of cast iron and ductile iron pipes and components for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. State and local governments use this code to procure piping materials for main replacements, system improvements, and emergency repairs—typically in sizes ranging from 4 inches to 36 inches diameter, with specifications for pressure rating, lining, coating, and joint type. Recent solicitations show issuing bodies across counties, cities, and municipal water departments, with repeat activity from Georgia jurisdictions (Gwinnett County, DeKalb County, City of Calhoun) and Florida municipalities (Pinellas County, City of Tampa, City of Sarasota, City of Palm Bay). The work being solicited runs from commodity supply contracts on as-needed bases to materials procurement for large capital projects; representative recent solicitations include Pinellas County, Florida requesting bids for sewer and water main replacements involving 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer pipe and 6-inch water main replacement (ITB 260652ITBC, due October 13 and November 5, 2026), and the City of Tampa soliciting 4-inch to 6-inch ductile iron pipe under a one-year term with three optional one-year renewals (ITB 26-P-00565, due October 16, 2026).

Geographic activity centers in Florida and Georgia, with secondary presence in Arizona (City of Phoenix) and Texas (City of Dallas, City of Southlake). Florida solicitations emphasize ductile iron and PVC pipe for water main and outfall replacements; Georgia activity (particularly Gwinnett County and DeKalb County) shows high-volume informal written quotations for ductile iron fittings, spools, and large-diameter components. Set-asides and local-bidder preferences appear in multiple jurisdictions—Pinellas County applies a 10 percent SBE goal, the City of Tampa offers a five percent bid discount for certified Small Local Businesses, and the City of Lavonia (Georgia) requires 4.0 percent DBE participation. Lead times are tight; most bids cluster in late September through October 2026. Suppliers competing here typically stock inventory locally and maintain rapid delivery capability (24–48 hours from order in Phoenix; 14 working days in most jurisdictions). Domestic sourcing, ANSI/AWWA certification, and NSF-61 potable-water compliance are standard requirements.