UNSPSC 40172806: Malleable iron pipe elbow

Pipe elbow made of malleable iron

UNSPSC 40172806 Malleable iron pipe elbow is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure primarily as a component within gravity sewer and water main replacement and rehabilitation projects rather than as a standalone product line. The concrete recent work includes specification of malleable iron fittings—wyes, elbows, and service connection components—within larger sanitary sewer infrastructure rehabilitation and water main replacement scopes. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county sanitation districts, county public works departments, and municipal utility divisions undertaking aging infrastructure replacement and capacity improvement. The work typically involves removal and replacement of existing vitrified clay pipe, cast iron, and deteriorated galvanized pipe with new PVC and HDPE systems, during which malleable iron fittings serve as transition, service connection, or repair components.

Recent opportunities cluster in California and Florida. Sanitation District No. 2-3 in Santa Clara County posted an ITB (ITBRDAFY270088) due September 17, 2026 for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, encompassing removal and replacement of service connection fittings including wyes of various diameters as part of a sixty-five working day sewer mainline rehabilitation program. Pinellas County, Florida posted an ITB (260652ITBC) due October 13, 2026 for qualification and November 5, 2026 for final bids on the Ridgewood Estates Sewer Improvements and 82nd Avenue & 113th Street Water Main Improvements, with a 10% SBE participation goal, requiring approximately 500 linear feet of 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer pipe and associated fittings and valves within a 380 calendar day contract term. Santa Clara County's earlier pavement rehabilitation project (ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026) does not reflect malleable iron pipe work and appears misclassified under this code.