UNSPSC 40172101: Cast iron pipe bend

Pipe bend made of cast iron

UNSPSC 40172101 Cast iron pipe bend is a Commodity code that captures piping components and fittings used in municipal water, wastewater, and drainage infrastructure—though recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code reveal little direct procurement of cast iron pipe bends themselves. Instead, the opportunities posted reflect broader water and wastewater construction and fabrication work where such components may be incorporated as part of larger projects. Broward County (Florida) posted an RFP for welding and fabrication services due July 1, 2026, covering portable and shop welding, metal fabrication, and repairs on steel and stainless steel components at water treatment plants, pump stations, and wastewater facilities. Bryan County (Georgia) solicited sealed proposals for a booster pump station and water main extension project, both due March 31, 2026, with scope including 30-inch PVC and reinforced concrete piping, 4-inch drain pipe, and associated appurtenances. Santa Clara County (California) posted an IFB for pavement rehabilitation that includes PCC curb and gutter work but is primarily roadway-focused. The issuing bodies span county-level water and wastewater agencies and public works departments; Broward County's welding contract carries procurement preferences for Small Business Enterprises and County Business Enterprises, with a 10 percent price-match threshold for certified SBEs and CBEs.

Recent activity clusters in Florida, Georgia, and California. The Broward County welding and fabrication contract (RFP, due July 1, 2026) is the most directly relevant opportunity for vendors supplying or installing piping components in water infrastructure; it requires Miscellaneous Metals Certification and AWS Welder Certification, covers a two-year initial term with three optional one-year renewals, and includes $107,000 in annual pass-through allowances for permit fees, materials, and specialty services. The Bryan County booster pump station (sealed proposal, due March 31, 2026) and water main extension (sealed proposal, also due March 31, 2026) both required compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act and Davis-Bacon wage requirements, indicating federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. The code shows limited direct commodity purchasing; vendors should monitor water and wastewater infrastructure RFPs and IFBs for integration opportunities rather than expect standalone pipe-bend procurement under this classification.