UNSPSC 40172315: Bronze pipe bushing

UNSPSC 40172315 Bronze pipe bushing is a Commodity code covering metal pipe fittings and connection components that state and local governments procure for water infrastructure, wastewater systems, and related utility construction and maintenance. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing bronze bushings as part of broader water main replacement, pipe distribution, and fitting material packages, with work ranging from routine supply contracts to large-scale infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

Water utilities and public works departments drive solicitation volume under this code. The City of Sarasota, City of Phoenix Water Services Department, and Broward County Water and Wastewater Services have all posted recent opportunities naming bronze bushings and related pipe fittings within broader materials-only or materials-and-services packages. The City of Phoenix's five-year water pipe and miscellaneous fittings IFB (IFB260217, due February 19, 2026) and the City of Sarasota's Small AC Water Main Replacement materials-only ITB (ITB #26-31JS, due June 16, 2026) are representative; both require conformance to American Water Works Association, ASTM, and ANSI standards, NSF certification for potable water use, and twelve-month warranties. Broward County's welding and fabrication RFP (OPN2131884B2, due July 1, 2026) also names fittings and metal components as part of its open-end contract for water treatment plant and wastewater facility services. Geographic activity clusters in Florida—Sarasota, Broward, and Phoenix—with Phoenix representing activity in the Southwest. Vendors must meet five-year operational history minimums, maintain local inventory for next-day delivery on standard items, and comply with Buy American Act provisions and federal DBE/civil rights requirements; bonding and commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 to $2,000,000) are standard.