UNSPSC 40171611: Industrial copper pipe

Pipe with a pressure rating of more than 2500 psi made of copper

UNSPSC 40171611 Industrial copper pipe is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of industrial piping materials—chiefly polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride pipe in the 0.75" to 36" diameter range, plus associated fittings, couplings, elbows, and hand tools for water, stormwater, and drainage infrastructure. Recent solicitations show mixed application: the City of Phoenix Public Works Department has posted two multi-year as-needed supply contracts (IFB 27-SW-0447 and IFB 26-SW-0379, both due in late August and September 2026) covering HDPE and PVC pipe, fittings, and glue for aviation department facilities, requiring 24- to 48-hour delivery and local inventory maintenance. The City of Augusta, Georgia solicited HDPE pipe, couplings, and end sections for stormwater down-drain maintenance under an annual contract with four one-year renewals (ITB 27-116, due September 29, 2026). However, several recent opportunities in the block—including a bridge replacement project, an outfall pipe replacement, and a pavement rehabilitation project—appear tagged to this code despite being construction or engineering services rather than product supply. A copper tubing procurement from the Alameda County Water District (IFB, due April 28, 2026) and a copper sulfate inquiry from Pasco County (RFQFP, due June 26, 2026) similarly deviate from the industrial copper pipe scope.

Activity is concentrated in Arizona and Georgia, with secondary presence in California and Florida. The City of Phoenix, a major water and aviation authority, is a repeat buyer, posting closely similar solicitations within weeks. Cities and counties are the primary issuing bodies; school districts, transit authorities, and special-purpose districts do not appear in the recent block. Geographic spread includes the Southwest (Phoenix), Southeast (Augusta), West Coast (Alameda County), and Central Florida (Pasco County). Evaluation emphasis across Phoenix and Augusta contracts centers on technical capability, manpower availability, safety record, compliance history, local inventory maintenance, and fast turnaround delivery. Set-asides vary by jurisdiction—Phoenix applies DBE-Neutral requirements under 49 CFR Part 26, while Augusta enforces a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise program and a local-bidder preference for awards under $100,000. Pricing structures are generally firm-fixed and FOB-destination, with delivery windows from 24 hours to 60 days depending on the contract.