UNSPSC 40172803: Cast iron pipe elbow

Pipe elbow made of cast iron

UNSPSC 40172803 Cast iron pipe elbow is a Commodity code. State and local governments solicit cast iron fittings and water conveyance components — including elbows, couplings, gate valves, bushings, reducers, and related appurtenances — primarily through municipalities and regional water authorities managing potable water distribution systems, wastewater infrastructure, and site utility work embedded in broader pavement and drainage projects. Scope includes procurement of cast iron elbows and other fittings meeting AWWA, ASTM, and ANSI standards for potable water service, as well as specialized components for pump stations and water system upgrades. Issuing bodies span city water departments, county boards of commissioners overseeing water utilities, and county transportation agencies bundling pipe and fitting replacements into corridor rehabilitation work. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department and county-level water authorities represent the core buyer profile under this code.

Recent activity clusters in California, Arizona, and Georgia. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department posted an IFB on February 23, 2026, for a five-year supply contract covering 15 product groups of water pipe and miscellaneous fittings including elbows, with sealed offers due February 19, 2026; the solicitation requires NSF-certified materials, a minimum five-year vendor operating history, local inventory with next-day delivery capability, and Commercial General Liability insurance at $2,000,000 minimum coverage. Franklin County, Georgia Board of Commissioners issued an ITB on February 18, 2026, for water system improvements including a booster pump station renovation with furnishing and installation of pumps, piping, panels, and related appurtenances, with bids due March 24, 2026. Santa Clara County posted an IFB on April 29, 2026, for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Bowers Avenue and Scott Boulevard in San Jose, California, with comprehensive scope including PCC curb and gutter installation and removal of existing infrastructure; bids are due May 21, 2026.