UNSPSC 40172005: PVC plastic pipe baffle

Pipe baffle made of PVC plastic

UNSPSC 40172005 PVC plastic pipe baffle, a Commodity code, describes plastic pipe fittings and components that state and local governments procure for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing PVC pipe in small diameters (0.75 to 4 inches) alongside ductile iron pipe, HDPE pipe, mechanical joint fittings, elbows, couplings, valves, fire hydrants, and related accessories for utility system maintenance, replacement, and expansion. The issuing-body mix spans city water and wastewater utilities (Phoenix, Sarasota, Palm Bay, Calhoun), county infrastructure departments (Orange County, Gwinnett County, Santa Clara County), and transit authorities managing stormwater and drainage assets. Phoenix and Orange County appear multiple times in the recent posting window, indicating sustained procurement activity among larger jurisdictions. Suppliers compete on firm-fixed pricing quoted as percentage discounts from manufacturer list prices or F.O.B. destination basis, with delivery commitments ranging from 24 to 90 days depending on order size and urgency.

Recent opportunities cluster in Florida and Georgia, with secondary activity in California and Arizona. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department posted IFB 26-SW-0379 on July 8, 2026, seeking industrial pipe and fittings (including PVC pipe 0.75 to 4 inches) on an as-needed basis under a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions, offers due August 12, 2026. The City of Sarasota issued ITB #26-31JS on June 29, 2026, for materials-only bids on pipe, fittings, and appurtenances conforming to its Potable Water Approved Material List, bids due June 16, 2026 (closed). Orange County, Florida bid Sewer Pipes and Fittings (Y26-126) with an estimated five-year spending total of approximately $28.7 million, featuring PVC and ductile iron pipes and fittings, with Service Disabled Veteran Business preference tiered from 8% to 3% depending on bid value. The City of Calhoun, Georgia solicited material supplies for water main relocation including PVC piping and ductile iron mains, bids due June 18, 2026. Contracts typically impose DBE or local disadvantaged-business participation goals, E-Verify employment verification, and compliance with federal nondiscrimination statutes and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements where applicable.