UNSPSC 40171520: Commercial HDPE pipe

Pipe with a pressure rating of 2500 psi or less made of HDPE plastic

UNSPSC 40171520 Commercial HDPE pipe, a Commodity code, covers supply of high-density polyethylene water pipe and associated fittings that state and local water utilities procure for new installations, repairs, and system upgrades. State and local government buyers under this code span municipal water departments (Arlington, Phoenix), county water authorities (Gwinnett County), regional water and sewer authorities (Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority), and special-purpose water districts (Notla Water Authority). The City of Phoenix Public Works Department and the City of Arlington Water Utilities Department both issued recent competitive solicitations specifically for HDPE pipe supply, indicating consistent demand from large municipalities. Recent opportunities show HDPE pipe specifications ranging from 1.5 to 24 inches in diameter, with pipe meeting PE4710, ANSI/AWWA C906, and ANSI/NSF Standard 61 standards for potable water applications. Scope typically includes firm-fixed pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis, rapid delivery windows (24 to 48 hours from purchase order), and multi-year terms with options to renew—reflecting the critical nature of water infrastructure maintenance and the need for reliable, qualified suppliers positioned to support daily operations.

Recent activity concentrates in Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The City of Phoenix issued IFB 26SW0379 for industrial pipe, miscellaneous fittings, and equipment (including HDPE ranging 1.5 to 24 inches) with offers due August 12, 2026, establishing a three-year contract commencing December 1, 2026, subject to DBE-N compliance under 49 CFR Part 26 and requiring 24- to 48-hour delivery and local inventory maintenance. The City of Arlington Water Utilities Department posted Solicitation 26-0226 on May 7, 2026, with proposals due May 21, 2026, for an annual requirements contract for PE4710 HDPE water pipe in five specified sizes (6-inch DR-11 through 16-inch DR-11) with F.O.B. delivered pricing, firm pricing for the contract term, and a one-year initial term renewable for two additional one-year periods. Both solicitations emphasize responsive, responsible bidders capable of meeting fixed pricing and delivery performance standards over multi-year periods. The code shows steady municipal procurement activity with emphasis on supply-chain reliability and standards compliance.