UNSPSC 40172808: PVC plastic pipe elbow

Pipe elbow made of PVC plastic

UNSPSC 40172808 PVC plastic pipe elbow is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as part of larger water infrastructure and pavement rehabilitation projects. Recent solicitations show the code being tagged for comprehensive construction and supply work that encompasses pipes, fittings, and related components within broader scope packages rather than as standalone material purchases. Water service departments and county transportation agencies are the primary issuing bodies soliciting under this code, typically bundling PVC elbow fittings with other pipe products, valves, and appurtenances as part of multi-year supply contracts or infrastructure rehabilitation efforts. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department and county transportation and water authorities represent the mix of local issuers pursuing work in this family.

Recent activity spans California, Arizona, and Georgia. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department posted an IFB on February 23, 2026, for a five-year water pipe and miscellaneous fittings contract with response due February 19, 2026, covering 15 product groups including elbows, couplings, valves, and pipe, with quantities ranging from 2 to over 21,000 units and requiring AWWA, ASTM, and NSF certification compliance; the contract commences May 1, 2026. Franklin County, Georgia Board of Commissioners issued an ITB on February 18, 2026, for water system improvements at a booster pump station with response due March 24, 2026, including demolition and installation of new pumps with piping and instrumentation. Santa Clara County, California posted an IFB on April 29, 2026, for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project with response due May 21, 2026, encompassing asphalt overlay, concrete curb and gutter installation, and related improvements. The Phoenix water contract includes DBE compliance requirements under 49 C.F.R. Part 26 and requires five years of prior operation, local inventory maintenance, and next-day delivery on in-stock items.