UNSPSC 40172203: Ductile iron pipe blind flange

Pipe blind flange made of ductile iron

UNSPSC 40172203 Ductile iron pipe blind flange is a Commodity code covering metal pipe fittings and accessories that state and local water and transportation agencies buy to support infrastructure maintenance, repair, and construction. Recent solicitations show that governments procure these items as components within larger utility and pavement projects rather than as standalone products — typically bundled with other pipe fittings, flanges, couplings, and mechanical restraining devices in water main rehabilitation, pipeline upgrades, and roadway reconstruction efforts. Issuing bodies include municipal water departments, county transportation and infrastructure agencies, and city public works offices. Santa Clara County, Palm Beach County, the City of Tampa, and the City of Phoenix represent the recent buyer mix across water and transportation portfolios. Palm Beach County's April 2026 IFB for mechanical joint restraining devices for ductile iron pipe shows active procurement of related restraint hardware, while Phoenix's February 2026 IFB for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings covering 15 product groups and a five-year term demonstrates the scale and scope of bundled fitting procurement in municipal water systems.

Recent activity concentrates in California and Florida, with secondary activity in Arizona. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued an IFB (IFB260217) in February 2026 for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings on a five-year contract beginning May 1, 2026, requiring sealed offers by February 19, 2026, and mandating conformance to AWWA, ASTM, and ANSI standards with NSF potable water certification. Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners posted IFB #26-038/RR in April 2026 for mechanical joint restraining devices for ductile iron pipe in sizes 3 to 54 inches, with an estimated contract value of $200,000 over twelve months and sealed bids due June 4, 2026, offering a ten percent Small Business Enterprise price preference and five percent local preference. Santa Clara County solicited bids on the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ITB RDAFY260694) posted April 29, 2026, as a comprehensive pavement and infrastructure project due May 21, 2026, though the focus is primarily on asphalt and concrete work rather than blind flanges specifically. The City of Tampa's RFQ 26-P-00152, posted March 9, 2026, sought Class 125 flanged fittings from SLBE-certified vendors including TLD LLC, with quotes due February 25, 2026.