UNSPSC 40172513: Flexible pipe connector

A pipe connector that is attached and used in the middle of the pipe designed to absorb small vibrations or movements

UNSPSC 40172513 Flexible pipe connector is a Commodity code covering replacement piping and fittings for water and sewer infrastructure rehabilitation, as evidenced by recent state and local procurement activity. The work includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and related connection fittings installed as part of mainline replacement, pipe-burst rehabilitation, and extension projects in aging utility systems. State and local water and sanitation districts are the primary issuing bodies under this code, with Santa Clara County Sanitation District and Pinellas County, Florida representing active buyers in the recent opportunities block.

Santa Clara County Sanitation District No. 2-3 posted an IFB on August 26, 2026 (Solicitation ITBRDAFY270088) for its Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, due September 17, 2026, which calls for removal and replacement of 326 linear feet of 6-inch PVC SDR26, 114 linear feet of 8-inch PVC SDR26, and 43 linear feet of 10-inch PVC SDR26 pipe, along with 1,080 linear feet of 6-inch HDPE pipe bursting, service connection fittings including 4"×6", 4"×8", and 4"×10" wyes, and precast concrete sanitary sewer manholes with 4-inch PVC service laterals in the unincorporated eastern foothills. Pinellas County, Florida released an IFB on October 12, 2026 (Solicitation 260652ITBC) with a Minimum Qualification Submittal due October 13, 2026 and final bids due November 5, 2026 for coordinated Ridgewood Estates Sewer Improvements and 82nd Avenue & 113th Street Water Main Improvements projects, including approximately 500 linear feet of 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer pipe, 6,800 linear feet of 6-inch water main replacement, and associated fire hydrant and gate valve installations, with a 10% Small Business Enterprise participation goal applied to full contract value. Activity concentrates in California and Florida, with Santa Clara County showing multiple recent water and sewer rehabilitation procurements.