UNSPSC 40172605: Forged steel pipe coupling

Pipe coupling made of forged steel

UNSPSC 40172605 Forged steel pipe coupling, a Commodity code, encompasses fittings and connectors for water and sewer infrastructure systems that state and local water and sanitation districts procure for mainline replacement, service connections, and system rehabilitation. Recent solicitations show water utilities and sanitation districts purchasing couplings, saddles, wyes, and related service connection fittings—often specified as PVC, brass, or stainless steel in unit quantities—as part of larger capital projects to replace aging or damaged pipe infrastructure, extend system life, improve water quality, and reduce sanitary sewer overflows. Issuing bodies under this code include county sanitation districts, county utility authorities, municipal water departments, and county water and wastewater agencies. Pinellas County, Florida; Santa Clara County, California; and the City of Marietta and County of DeKalb, Georgia have posted recent solicitations under or closely aligned with this code's scope.

Activity concentrates in California and Florida, with secondary solicitation flow from Georgia. Pinellas County, Florida issued ITB 260652ITBC for the Ridgewood Estates Sewer Improvements and 82nd Avenue & 113th Street Water Main Improvements projects, with a minimum qualification submittal due October 13, 2026 and final bids due November 5, 2026, calling for sanitary sewer pipe, manholes, service connection replacements, and water main extensions including fire hydrant and gate valve installation. Santa Clara County issued ITB ITBRDAFY270088 for Sanitation District No. 2-3 Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, due September 17, 2026, specifying removal and replacement of vitrified clay and cast iron pipe with PVC and HDPE, including wyes and service connection fittings across multiple diameters. The City of Marietta, Georgia posted annual contract BL121-26 for water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and valves, due September 22, 2026, and DeKalb County, Georgia solicited quick insertion valves and tapping sleeves under three-year multiyear contract 2026-034-ITB, due August 27, 2026. Jackson County Utility Authority issued a request for quotes for materials for the South Central Septic Abatement Project due July 8, 2026, with BABA certification required.