UNSPSC 40172300: Pipe bushings

UNSPSC 40172300 Pipe bushings is a Class code that in recent state and local activity reflects solicitation for water and wastewater pipe materials, fittings, and appurtenances serving infrastructure rehabilitation and extension projects. The actual work centers on replacement of deteriorated sewer and water mains with modern polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, including associated fittings such as wyes, service laterals, and connection materials. Issuing bodies include sanitation districts, city utilities departments, and county water and wastewater agencies. The work ranges from point repairs and pipe-burst replacements on existing mainlines to new mainline extensions with precast concrete structures and service connections.

Recent activity concentrates in California and Florida. Santa Clara County Sanitation District No. 2-3 posted an ITB for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2 on August 26, 2026, with bids due September 17, 2026, seeking removal and replacement of vitrified clay pipe with PVC SDR26 at multiple diameters (6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch) totaling 483 linear feet, plus 1,080 linear feet of 6-inch HDPE for pipe bursting, service connection fittings including twenty-seven 4"×6" wyes, and two mainline extensions of 256 and 102 linear feet respectively. The City of Sarasota posted ITB 26-31JS on June 29, 2026 (deadline June 16, 2026) for materials-only supply of pipe, fittings, and appurtenances for the Small AC Water Main Replacement-FY24 project, requiring conformance to the City's Potable Water Approved Material List with free-on-board delivery to 1750 12th Street, Sarasota, Florida, within ninety calendar days.