UNSPSC 40172814: Galvanized iron pipe elbow

Galvanized iron pipe elbow, the galvanization is an electrochemical process by which iron is covered with other metal. The galvanization fuction is to protect the treated metal surface against corrosion.

UNSPSC 40172814 Galvanized iron pipe elbow is a Commodity code that covers water and sanitary piping components for municipal infrastructure projects. State and local governments procure these fittings as part of larger water system construction and renovation efforts, typically bundled with complementary piping materials, valves, and installation labor in water main rehabilitation, booster pump station upgrades, and system expansion work. Issuing bodies span water service departments in major cities, county water authorities, and public works agencies; the City of Phoenix Water Services Department and Franklin County, Georgia Board of Commissioners are recent active buyers. Work solicited under this code ranges from planned five-year supply agreements with inventoried stock requirements to project-specific installations as components within comprehensive water infrastructure rehabilitation.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southwest and Southeast. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued an IFB on February 23, 2026, for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings including elbows, with a five-year contract term commencing May 1, 2026, requiring bidders to maintain local inventory with next-day delivery on captive parts and carry Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $2 million; sealed offers closed February 19, 2026. Franklin County, Georgia Board of Commissioners posted an ITB on February 18, 2026, for water system improvements at a booster pump station including furnishing and installation of new pumps with piping and related appurtenances, with sealed bids due March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM; the project receives partial Georgia Environmental Finance Authority funding and requires bidders to hold a valid Georgia State Utility Contractor license. A third recent opportunity from Santa Clara County, California (ITB posted April 29, 2026, due May 21, 2026) involves the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project and does not represent typical purchasing activity under this code—the project scope centers on pavement overlay and traffic infrastructure rather than water system piping.