UNSPSC 40171906: Aluminum pipe reserve flange

Aluminum flange ideal for bathrooms because it does not rust with water vapor or in tropical climates.

UNSPSC 40171906 Aluminum pipe reserve flange is a Commodity code representing specialized pipe fittings and restraining devices procured by state and local water utilities, public works departments, and transportation authorities. State and local governments buy mechanical joint restraining devices for ductile iron pipe (DIP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe, flanged fittings in cast iron and other materials, water pipe assemblies, and related coupling and connection hardware for potable water distribution systems and infrastructure rehabilitation projects. The issuing bodies include county water and transportation departments, municipal water services divisions, and city purchasing departments. Santa Clara County, Palm Beach County, the City of Tampa, and the City of Phoenix have all solicited under or closely aligned to this code's scope in recent months.

Recent activity concentrates in California and Florida, with secondary activity in Arizona. Santa Clara County issued IFB ITBRDAFY260694 for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project (due May 21, 2026), a comprehensive infrastructure project that includes pavement and drainage work; Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners issued IFB 26-038/RR for mechanical joint restraining devices for DIP and PVC pipe in multiple sizes on a term contract basis with an anticipated value of $200,000 over twelve months (due June 4, 2026); the City of Tampa issued RFQ 26-P-00152 for Standard Class 125 flanged fittings (due February 25, 2026); and the City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued IFB 260217 for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings under a five-year contract (due February 19, 2026). The Phoenix solicitation requires bidders to maintain five years of operating history, local inventory for daily support, and next-day delivery capability on captive parts, with Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 aggregate and compliance with DBE and E-Verify requirements.