UNSPSC 40172301: Brass pipe bushing

Pipe bushing made of brass

UNSPSC 40172301 Brass pipe bushing, a Commodity code, covers metal pipe fittings and bushings that state and local water utilities procure for potable water distribution, treatment, and wastewater infrastructure. State and local governments buy these bushings as part of broader pipe, fitting, and appurtenance supplies for water main replacement, system rehabilitation, and routine maintenance work. The issuing bodies are primarily municipal water departments and county water and wastewater utilities. Recent solicitations show that bushings are procured alongside other AWWA-standard fittings, valves, couplings, and related components as line items within larger materials-only or comprehensive water infrastructure contracts, often with strict compliance requirements tied to approved-materials lists, American Iron and Steel Act provisions, and manufacturer certifications.

Activity under this code concentrates in Florida and Arizona based on recent postings. The City of Sarasota posted an ITB for Small AC Water Main Replacement (FY24) materials on June 29, 2026, with bids due June 16, 2026 (deadline passed), requiring all fittings and bushings to conform to the City's Potable Water Approved Material List with twelve-month warranties and ninety-calendar-day delivery windows. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department posted an IFB for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings on February 23, 2026, for a five-year contract beginning May 1, 2026, spanning 15 product groups including bushings, with quantities ranging widely and mandatory AWWA, ASTM, and ANSI/NSF certifications. These opportunities reflect the commodity's role as a recurring, specification-driven procurement category within municipal water system support, where repeat purchasing and approved-vendor relationships are standard practice.