UNSPSC 40172313: Rubber pipe bushing

Pipe bushing made of rubber

UNSPSC 40172313 Rubber pipe bushing is a Commodity code that covers pipe bushings and related fittings used in water main and potable water distribution systems. State and local governments procure these components as part of planned water infrastructure maintenance and replacement projects, typically bundled with broader pipes, fittings, and appurtenances solicitations. The issuing bodies are predominantly municipal water utilities and county water and wastewater service departments, with occasional activity from regional water authorities. Recent solicitations show that rubber pipe bushings and similar fittings are specified within comprehensive potable water materials procurement vehicles and must meet strict conformity requirements — materials must appear on the issuing agency's approved supplier list or the approved material list and comply with American Water Works Association (AWWA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, including NSF/ANSI Standards 60 and 61 for potable water safety.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Arizona, with municipal water utilities in Sarasota and Phoenix leading recent solicitations. The City of Sarasota issued ITB #26-31JS in June 2026 for materials-only bids on pipe, fittings, and appurtenances for its Small AC Water Main Replacement project, requiring all materials to conform to the City's Potable Water Approved Material List across eight categories and mandating twelve-month warranties with free-on-board delivery within ninety calendar days. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department solicited sealed offers for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings under IFB 260217 in February 2026 for a five-year term beginning May 1, 2026, encompassing fifteen product groups including bushings and miscellaneous fittings, with volumes ranging from 2 units for specialized items to over 21,000 units. Both solicitations emphasize local inventory availability, next-day delivery capability on standard parts, and compliance with multi-year contracts that allow firm pricing in year one and regulated price escalation thereafter.