UNSPSC 40172101: Cast iron pipe bend

Pipe bend made of cast iron

UNSPSC 40172101 Cast iron pipe bend is a Commodity code that covers replacement and repair components for sanitary sewer infrastructure, including pipe fittings and connection materials used during mainline rehabilitation and extension projects. State and local governments soliciting under this code are predominantly county sanitation districts and county public works departments managing water and wastewater systems. The scope of work involves removal and replacement of aging sewer pipe materials—vitrified clay pipe, cast iron, and existing infrastructure—with modern alternatives such as PVC and HDPE, along with associated fitting components like wyes and service connection fittings that are integral to these rehabilitation efforts.

Santa Clara County and Broward County have posted recent solicitations spanning sewer system upgrades and general maintenance services. Santa Clara County Sanitation District No. 2-3 issued ITB ITBRDAFY270088 in August 2026 for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, requesting bids due September 17, 2026, which includes removal and replacement of cast iron and VCP pipe with PVC and HDPE alternatives across multiple diameter sizes, along with 4"×6", 4"×8", and 4"×10" wye fittings for service connections. Broward County's June 2026 RFP OPN2131884B2 for Welding and Fabrication Services, with responses due July 1, 2026, encompasses fabrication and repair work on steel components at water treatment plants, pump stations, and wastewater facilities, though this solicitation diverges from the pipe-bend-specific scope. Recent activity concentrates in California and Florida, with Santa Clara County representing a substantial portion of recent opportunities in sewer infrastructure replacement and extension work. The Santa Clara County sanitation project reflects the core procurement pattern under this code: systematic replacement of failing cast iron and clay pipe infrastructure with modern materials and associated fittings, completed on fixed project timelines with specific material and diameter requirements.