UNSPSC 40171905: Copper pipe backup flange

Pipe backup flange made of copper

UNSPSC 40171905 Copper pipe backup flange is a Commodity code that represents a narrow, specialized component within water and wastewater infrastructure procurement, though recent state and local solicitations show limited direct demand for the specific product named. Instead, recent opportunities tagged under this code or closely related categories reflect broader procurement of water distribution system components, including mechanical joint restraining devices, flanged fittings, and miscellaneous water pipe assemblies that support municipal water systems. State and local purchasing bodies acquiring under this code family include water utilities (municipal water services departments), county public works and water authorities, and city purchasing departments. The actual work involves supplying standardized, pressure-rated piping components and fittings that meet American Water Works Association (AWWA) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for potable water systems, typically on term contracts with firm unit pricing and delivery within 10 to 30 days of order.

Geographic activity centers on Florida (Palm Beach County, City of Tampa) and Arizona (City of Phoenix Water Services), with Florida showing two separate recent solicitations in the first half of 2026. Representative recent opportunities include Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' IFB #26-038/RR (posted April 22, 2026, due June 4, 2026) for mechanical joint restraining devices on a term contract with estimated value of $200,000 over twelve months across two product lots; the City of Tampa's RFQ 26-P-00152 (posted March 9, 2026, due February 25, 2026) for Standard Class 125 flanged fittings to serve multiple city departments; and the City of Phoenix Water Services Department's IFB 260217 (posted February 23, 2026, due February 19, 2026) for a five-year water pipe and miscellaneous fittings contract covering 15 product groups with delivery and warranty requirements. These opportunities emphasize local delivery capability, professional references, minimum years in operation, and compliance with federal standards and city-specific insurance thresholds. Small Business Enterprise and local vendor preferences appear in Florida solicitations; DBE compliance and background screening requirements apply in Phoenix.