UNSPSC 40171618: Industrial CPVC pipe

Pipe with a pressure rating of more than 2500 psi made of schedule 80 CPVC plastic

UNSPSC 40171618 Industrial CPVC pipe is a Commodity code that maps to piping and related infrastructure used in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems rather than the specialized industrial applications the code name suggests. State and local governments procuring under this code are actually buying HDPE, PVC, ductile iron, and reinforced concrete pipe for water main installation, service line replacement, waterline rehabilitation, outfall systems, and sewer collection infrastructure. The issuing bodies span cities, counties, water authorities, and special-purpose districts across multiple states, with water utilities and public works departments driving most activity. Recent solicitations show recurring buyers including municipalities in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, alongside regional water and sewer authorities managing infrastructure upgrades and expansions.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast, particularly Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department issued IFB 26-SW-0379 in July 2026 for supply of HDPE and PVC pipe ranging from 0.75 to 24 inches in diameter on an as-needed three-year contract with bids due August 12, 2026. Barnwell County, South Carolina posted CIP-2257 in July 2026 for waterline replacement comprising 1,950 linear feet of eight-inch and four-inch water mains with bids due August 4, 2026. The City of Arlington Water Utilities Department solicited an annual requirements contract for HDPE water pipe conforming to PE4710 and ANSI/AWWA C906 standards in May 2026, specifying 6-, 8-, 12-, and 16-inch DR-11 pipe with pricing due May 21, 2026. Orange County, Florida's Sewer Pipes and Fittings IFB Y26-126, with updated response date of January 22, 2026, covers PVC and ductile iron pipes and fittings with an estimated five-year spending value of approximately $28.7 million and includes Service Disabled Veteran Business preferences. The Berkshire Regional Group Purchasing Program in Massachusetts included culvert products (category FY27-04) in its cooperative procurement for participating municipalities with bids due April 2, 2026. Procurement officers managing these contracts emphasize firm fixed pricing, delivery within 24 to 48 hours, local inventory maintenance, F.O.B. destination terms, and compliance with standards including ANSI/AWWA, ASTM, and state Department of Transportation specifications where applicable.