UNSPSC 40172803: Cast iron pipe elbow

Pipe elbow made of cast iron

UNSPSC 40172803 Cast iron pipe elbow is a Commodity code purchasing replacement components and fittings for gravity sewer and water main rehabilitation projects in county and special-purpose water and sanitation districts. State and local governments buy cast iron pipe elbows primarily as part of larger infrastructure replacement programs targeting aging or defective sewer and water distribution systems, where they serve as directional connectors in mainline and service lateral installations. The issuing bodies are county public works and sanitation districts undertaking comprehensive pipe rehabilitation and replacement programs, often in response to capacity constraints, system deterioration, or regulatory requirements to reduce sanitary sewer overflows and improve water quality.

Recent activity concentrates in California and Florida. Pinellas County, Florida posted IFB 260652ITBC in October 2026 for coordinated sewer and water main improvements involving replacement of approximately 500 linear feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer pipe and 6,800 linear feet of 6-inch water main in the City of Seminole, with minimum qualification submittal due October 13, 2026 and final bids due November 5, 2026, under a 10% SBE participation goal. Sanitation District No. 2-3 in Santa Clara County issued IFB ITBRDAFY270088 in August 2026 for structural defect repair work including removal and replacement of existing vitrified clay pipe and cast iron with polyvinyl chloride SDR26 and high-density polyethylene pipe at multiple diameters across thirty-five mainline point repairs and five mainline pipe-burst replacements, with proposals due September 17, 2026. Santa Clara County also solicited bids in April 2026 for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ITBRDAFY260694), though that opportunity centers on roadway pavement and related surface improvements rather than sewer or water line components.