UNSPSC 40171602: Industrial seamless carbon steel pipe

Pipe with a pressure rating of more than 2500 psi made of seamless carbon steel

UNSPSC 40171602 Industrial seamless carbon steel pipe is a Commodity code representing industrial pipe materials and related supplies purchased by state departments, counties, municipalities, and water authorities for infrastructure projects, emergency repairs, and ongoing maintenance operations. State and local governments procure carbon steel pipe alongside polyethylene, PVC, concrete, and corrugated metal pipe for water systems, wastewater facilities, stormwater networks, and natural gas distribution; purchases range from spot buys for emergency outfall replacements to multi-year framework contracts for ongoing inventory support and just-in-time delivery.

Recent activity shows solicitation spread across California, Florida, Georgia, and Arizona. The State of California issued RFB-IS-27200030 (due July 29, 2026) requesting competitive bids on steel materials with attached technical specifications and price lists, though specific items and quantities are not detailed in the posted summary. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department solicited industrial pipe, fittings, and equipment (IFB 26-SW-0379, due August 12, 2026) covering HDPE and PVC pipe with firm fixed pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis and three-year initial term with two optional one-year extensions; the contractor must maintain local inventory, deliver within 24 to 48 hours, and comply with DBE-Neutral program requirements. The City of Lawrenceville, Georgia is seeking a supplier for just-in-time delivery and storage of natural gas pipe materials for the Cedars Road to Sugarloaf Parkway DOT project (ITB PE66751NONST2027000000096, due July 23, 2026). Water and wastewater authorities across Florida and Georgia have also posted RFQs and RFBs for sewer pipes, fittings, and stormwater pipe on annual and multi-year contracts, typically requiring percentage discounts from manufacturer suggested retail price and compliance with state standards specifications. Activity in this code reflects ongoing municipal infrastructure maintenance and capital improvement cycles driven by water system upgrades, aging pipeline replacement, and federal funding programs including American Rescue Plan Act and State Revolving Fund grants.