UNSPSC 40171600: Industrial pipe and piping

Pipe and piping that have pressure ratings above 2500 PSI

UNSPSC 40171600 Industrial pipe and piping is a Class code that describes the supply of metallic and non-metallic piping systems and components used by state and local water utilities, wastewater systems, airports, and municipalities for distribution, conveyance, and infrastructure repair. Recent solicitations across the code show procurement of corrugated aluminum culvert pipe, ductile iron pipe and fittings, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe for water and sewer systems, copper tubing, and associated materials for on-site storage and treatment facilities. Issuing bodies span water and wastewater utilities (St. Johns River Water Management District in Florida, Springfield Water and Sewer Commission in Massachusetts, Tucson Water in Arizona, City of Arlington Water Utilities in Texas), municipalities and public works departments (City of Phoenix, City of Tampa, City of Palm Bay), counties (Broward County, Collier County in Florida), and specialized authorities (California Department of Water Resources). The market is fragmented across jurisdictions, with no single buyer appearing repeatedly; water utilities dominate the recent activity.

Geographic concentration in recent months shows strong activity in Florida (St. Johns River Water Management District, City of Tampa, City of Palm Bay, Broward County, Collier County), Arizona (City of Phoenix, Tucson Water), California (California Department of Water Resources, Alameda County Water District), and Massachusetts (Springfield Water and Sewer Commission). Representative recent opportunities include the St. Johns River Water Management District's ITB 17217 for corrugated aluminum pipe culvert (30-foot sections in multiple diameters, bids due October 27, 2026, $45,000 estimated budget), the City of Phoenix Public Works Department's IFB 27-SW-0447 for industrial pipe, miscellaneous fittings, and equipment on a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions commencing December 1, 2026 (HDPE 1.5" to 24" diameter and PVC 0.75" to 4" diameter), the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission's IFB 27-08 for ductile iron pipe on an as-needed basis (bids due October 20, 2026, $500,000 annual ceiling), and the City of Tampa's ITB 26-P-00565 for 4" to 6" ductile iron pipe (1,860 linear feet of 4" and 2,780 linear feet of 6", bids due October 16, 2026, SLBE five percent bid discount available). Pricing is typically quoted on a firm-fixed or percentage-discount-from-list basis, delivery windows are commonly 24 to 48 hours or within 14 working days, and materials must meet ANSI/AWWA standards for potable water applications. The code shows consistent quarterly activity and is worth pursuing for suppliers positioned in distribution, manufacturing, and inventory management.