UNSPSC 40172813: Aluminum pipe elbow

Aluminum pipe elbow

UNSPSC 40172813 Aluminum pipe elbow, a Commodity code, encompasses fittings and pipe components that state and local governments procure for water system infrastructure, roadway rehabilitation, and related utility projects. Recent solicitations reveal that state and local issuing bodies purchase aluminum pipe elbows as part of broader procurement requests for water distribution systems, including water pipe and miscellaneous fittings (bushings, couplings, elbows, flanges, gate valves, reducers, and saddle tees), and as components within pavement and utility corridor rehabilitation projects. The procurement activity reflects a mix of issuing bodies including city water services departments, county boards of commissioners, and county transportation agencies, each acquiring these fittings either as standalone inventory replenishment or as materials bundled within larger capital improvement contracts. Water services departments constitute a primary buyer segment under this code, driven by routine maintenance and system modernization needs across municipal water distribution networks.

Recent activity spans California, Arizona, and Georgia. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department posted an IFB on February 23, 2026, for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings (including elbows among 15 product groups) for a five-year contract commencing May 1, 2026, with sealed offers due February 19, 2026; bidders must maintain local inventory with next-day delivery capability on captive parts, provide a one-year warranty, and comply with AWWA, ASTM, and ANSI standards including NSF certifications for potable water components. Santa Clara County posted an ITB on April 29, 2026, for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project (due May 21, 2026) encompassing comprehensive pavement work, curb installation, and utility modifications within a 142-working-day schedule. Franklin County, Georgia issued an ITB on February 18, 2026, for water system improvements focused on booster pump station renovation with furnishing and installation of new pumps and piping (due March 24, 2026), requiring bidders to hold valid Georgia Utility Contractor licenses and employ certified Utility Managers.