UNSPSC 40172811: HDPE plastic pipe elbow

Pipe elbow made of HDPE plastic

UNSPSC 40172811 HDPE plastic pipe elbow is a Commodity code representing high-density polyethylene pipe fittings and segments used in water and sewer infrastructure replacement projects solicited by county jurisdictions. State and local governments buy HDPE pipe elbows and related fittings as components in sanitary sewer and water main rehabilitation work — specifically in pipe-burst replacement operations where existing vitrified clay pipe or cast iron is replaced in-place with new HDPE, and in gravity sewer main extensions and service connection work. The issuing bodies are county sanitation districts and county public works departments. Recent solicitations show HDPE pipe as a specified material in mainline extensions and point repairs rather than as a standalone procurement; the code captures the material component of larger infrastructure contracts.

Santa Clara County and Pinellas County, Florida represent the most recent activity under this code. Santa Clara County Sanitation District No. 2-3 issued an ITB (ITBRDAFY270088) due September 17, 2026 for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, which specifies 1,080 linear feet of 6-inch HDPE pipe for pipe-burst replacement of existing VCP and cast iron in the unincorporated eastern foothills. Pinellas County, Florida issued an ITB (260652ITBC) due October 13, 2026 (qualification submittal) and November 5, 2026 (final bids) for coordinated sewer and water main improvements in Seminole, with a 10% SBE participation goal; the water main scope includes replacement of approximately 6,800 linear feet of 6-inch water main using open cut and directional drilling methods. The Santa Clara County Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026) does not include HDPE pipe in its posted scope. Activity centers on California and Florida, with both recent opportunities requiring sealed bid submission and performance/payment bonds.