UNSPSC 40172204: Forged steel pipe blind flange

Pipe blind flange made of forged steel

UNSPSC 40172204 Forged steel pipe blind flange is a Commodity code that encompasses mechanical joint restraining devices, flanged fittings, and related water infrastructure pipe components purchased by state and local water and transportation authorities. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying cast iron and ductile iron flanged fittings, mechanical joint restraining devices for ductile iron pipe and polyvinyl chloride pipe, standard class 125 flanged fittings in various configurations and sizes, and miscellaneous water pipe and fittings assemblies. The issuing bodies include city purchasing departments (Tampa, Phoenix), county transportation and water authorities (Santa Clara County, Palm Beach County), and regional water services departments. Procurement spans transportation rehabilitation projects alongside water utility supply contracts, with both competitive bidding and term contracting structures. Small Business Enterprise and local vendor preferences appear in several recent solicitations, particularly in Palm Beach County and Tampa procurement.

Recent activity concentrates in California and Florida. Santa Clara County issued an IFB in April 2026 (due May 21, 2026) for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project, a comprehensive transportation infrastructure project incorporating guardrail systems and related work alongside pavement rehabilitation. Palm Beach County solicited mechanical joint restraining devices through IFB 26-038/RR in April 2026 (due June 4, 2026) for ductile iron pipe and PVC pipe applications on a twelve-month term contract with four optional renewals and anticipated value of $200,000. The City of Tampa issued RFQ 26-P-00152 in March 2026 for standard class 125 flanged fittings, and the City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued IFB 260217 in February 2026 for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings under a five-year contract commencing May 1, 2026, requiring bidders to maintain local inventory with next-day delivery capability and comply with AWWA, ASTM, and NSF potable water standards.