UNSPSC 40172312: Copper pipe bushing

Pipe bushing made of copper

UNSPSC 40172312 Copper pipe bushing, a Commodity code, encompasses specific plumbing and water-system fittings that state and local water utilities, public works departments, and municipal water systems procure for pipeline installation, repair, and replacement projects. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy copper bushings and related pipe fittings as materials-only or as part of broader water-main and infrastructure replacement programs, often bundled with valves, couplings, reducers, elbows, and other piping appurtenances to established materials-approved lists and industry standards (AWWA, ASTM, ANSI, NSF certification for potable water). Issuing bodies include city utilities departments, county water and wastewater agencies, and municipal public works offices procuring these materials through competitive bid processes tied to capital water-system projects and routine maintenance contracts. Vendors typically must meet multi-year supply agreements, maintain local inventory for next-day over-the-counter availability, provide warranty coverage, and comply with Buy American Act and American Iron and Steel requirements where applicable, along with standard state and local DBE, nondiscrimination, and civil rights compliance.

Geographic activity centers on Florida, California, and Arizona based on recent solicitations. The City of Sarasota issued ITB 26-31JS in June 2026 for materials-only bids for the Small AC Water Main Replacement-FY24 project, requiring materials conforming to the City's Potable Water Approved Material List with delivery within ninety calendar days and a one-year warranty; the response date has passed. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued IFB 260217 in February 2026 for a five-year water pipe and miscellaneous fittings contract commencing May 1, 2026, covering 15 product groups including bushings, with sealed offers due February 19, 2026 and firm pricing requirements for the initial year. Copper bushings and related fittings are standard line items in these municipal and utility-level procurements, typically awarded on a competitive basis with no exclusive vendor designation and the possibility of multiple awards or emergency supplemental purchases from other sources.