UNSPSC 40172810: ABS plastic pipe elbow

Pipe elbow made of ABS plastic

UNSPSC 40172810 ABS plastic pipe elbow, a Commodity code, encompasses replacement and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer and water main infrastructure where PVC, HDPE, and related plastic piping materials are specified and installed. Recent state and local solicitations show municipalities and special districts procuring these materials as components of broader sewer line replacement, pipe bursting, and mainline extension projects. The code captures the elbow fittings and connection materials integral to gravity sewer systems and pressurized water distribution networks undergoing modernization to address capacity constraints, reduce sanitary sewer overflows, replace deteriorated clay and cast iron pipe, and extend asset life. Issuing bodies include county infrastructure departments, sanitation districts, and municipal public works agencies—entities responsible for utility system rehabilitation across suburban and rural service areas.

Activity centers in California and Florida, with recent opportunities posted by Sanitation District No. 2-3 in Santa Clara County (ITBRDAFY270088, ITB due September 17, 2026, involving 326 linear feet of 6-inch PVC SDR26, 114 linear feet of 8-inch PVC SDR26, and 43 linear feet of 10-inch PVC SDR26 replacement), and Pinellas County, Florida (Solicitation 260652ITBC, Minimum Qualification Submittal due October 13, 2026, covering approximately 500 linear feet of 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer pipe in the City of Seminole). A third recent opportunity from Santa Clara County (ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026) focused on pavement rehabilitation rather than sewer materials and shows limited relevance to the code's nominal scope. Infrastructure rehabilitation work typically spans 60–380 calendar days and carries municipal SBE participation goals or bid security requirements; qualification thresholds often require FDOT or state general contractor licensing and project references demonstrating similar sewer or water system experience.