UNSPSC 40172303: Cast iron pipe bushing

Pipe bushing made of cast iron

UNSPSC 40172303 Cast iron pipe bushing, a Commodity code, encompasses small metallic coupling components and related fittings that municipalities and county utilities procure as materials for water main rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance projects. State and local governments buying under this code are acquiring inventory to support distribution system upgrades and repairs, with purchases typically bundled into broader water infrastructure procurement that includes pipe, valves, clamps, elbows, reducers, and other appurtenances meeting potable water standards. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include municipal water departments and county water and wastewater utilities; recent activity shows city water services departments and county utilities agencies as the primary buyers, often issuing materials-only ITBs and IFBs with multi-year contract terms and approved-vendor lists enforced through conformance checklists and American Water Works Association (AWWA), ASTM, and NSF certification requirements.

Recent opportunities span Florida, Arizona, and California. The City of Sarasota posted ITB 26-31JS in late June 2026 for Small AC Water Main Replacement materials (pipe, fittings, and appurtenances) with a June 16 response deadline now past, requiring conformance to the City's Potable Water Approved Material List and twelve-month warranty coverage with free-on-board delivery within ninety days. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued IFB 260217 in February 2026 for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings—including bushings among fifteen product groups—with a five-year term commencing May 1, 2026, requiring AWWA, ASTM, and NSF 60/61 certifications, minimum five-year vendor operating history, local inventory availability, and next-day delivery on captive parts. Both procurements impose strict material conformance, warranty, and delivery performance standards; neither source discloses a specific dollar value or budget.