UNSPSC 40172310: ABS plastic pipe bushing

Pipe bushing made of ABS plastic

UNSPSC 40172310 ABS plastic pipe bushing is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure potable water system components—specifically ABS plastic bushings and associated pipe fittings—as part of larger water main replacement and distribution infrastructure projects. The scope reflects materials sourcing for municipal water utilities and departments, with recent solicitations emphasizing compliance to American Water Works Association (AWWA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and NSF standards for potable water safety. Issuing bodies include municipal water departments and utilities (City of Sarasota, City of Phoenix Water Services Department) that manage potable water supply and distribution infrastructure; these jurisdictions are the primary repeat buyers under this code, soliciting materials through open Invitations for Bid (IFB) and Invitations to Bid (ITB) on multi-year term contracts. The work is purely materials supply—vendors provide ABS bushings and related fittings from approved materials lists, with delivery, warranty, and compliance responsibilities specified in the municipal procurement documents.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Arizona. The City of Sarasota issued ITB #26-31JS on June 29, 2026 (response deadline June 16, 2026, now passed) for pipe, fittings, and appurtenances including bushings conforming to the City's Potable Water Approved Material List, with ninety-day delivery required to the Utilities Department and a one-year warranty covering parts and labor. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued IFB260217 on February 23, 2026 for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings across 15 product groups including bushings, with a response deadline of February 19, 2026 and a five-year contract term commencing May 1, 2026; the Phoenix procurement requires bidders to have been in operation for a minimum of five years, maintain local inventory for next-day delivery on captive parts, and carry Commercial General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 minimum. Both solicitations enforce Buy American Act and American Iron and Steel requirements, and both restrict material selection to pre-approved vendor lists to ensure potable water system compatibility and safety compliance.