UNSPSC 40172504: Ductile iron pipe connector

Pipe connector made of ductile iron

UNSPSC 40172504 Ductile iron pipe connector is a Commodity code that encompasses specialized pipe fittings and connectors used in water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects. State and local governments procure these components primarily through construction and infrastructure rehabilitation contracts where they serve as critical connectors in pressurized piping systems. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county transportation and public works departments, municipal wastewater utilities, and regional transit authorities—a mix reflecting both large-scale pavement and utility rehabilitation projects and routine operational procurement. Recent opportunities show that ductile iron pipe connectors are often bundled within broader infrastructure contracts rather than purchased as standalone commodity items, with procurement occurring through competitive bidding processes tied to comprehensive capital improvement programs.

The code shows activity across California and Florida in recent months. Santa Clara County issued ITB ITBRDAFY260694 in April 2026 for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Bowers Avenue and Scott Boulevard, with a May 21, 2026 bid deadline; that project scope included extensive pavement work, curb and gutter installation, and related infrastructure improvements where pipe connectors would likely feature as incidental materials. The City of Tampa, Florida issued an Intent to Single Source Parker Instrumentation Products for wastewater services in April 2026, indicating procurement targeting specific product lines for utility operations. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority posted a purchase order for electrical connectors in January 2026, though that opportunity appears tangential to the ductile iron pipe connector code. The geographic distribution remains narrow in the recent record; most active procurement appears concentrated in California and Florida jurisdictions managing large water, wastewater, and transportation infrastructure systems.