UNSPSC 40172903: Ductile iron pipe expansion joint

Pipe expansion joint made of ductile iron

UNSPSC 40172903 Ductile iron pipe expansion joint (Commodity) describes specialized metal pipe components used in water and wastewater infrastructure systems, but the recent state and local solicitation activity under this code reflects broader pavement and roadway rehabilitation work rather than isolated pipe-component procurement. Santa Clara County's Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project, posted April 29, 2026 with a May 21, 2026 ITB response deadline, illustrates the actual scope: the County is soliciting general construction contractors to supply labor, materials, and equipment for comprehensive pavement work including partial depth recycling, hot mix asphalt overlay, concrete curb and gutter installation, ADA improvements, guardrail replacement, traffic signal modifications, and bioretention basin installation. The commodity code assignment appears to reflect embedded infrastructure components within a larger civil works bid rather than ductile iron pipe expansion joints as a standalone procurement driver. County transportation and public works departments dominate this code's recent activity, with no evident state-level repeat buyers or set-aside designations noted in current solicitations.

The geographic footprint shows concentrated recent activity in California, specifically the San Jose Bay Area (Santa Clara County). The Central Expressway project requires 142 working days to completion, with the Notice of Award anticipated 30 to 45 days after bid opening. Bid submissions are physical only, delivered to the County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at the County Government Center in San Jose; no project budget or award value is disclosed in the solicitation summary. Business development professionals should note that this code's practical activity centers on large pavement rehabilitation efforts where ductile iron components may be incidental rather than primary—pursue opportunities under this code only when the broader civil infrastructure scope aligns with your firm's capabilities and bonding capacity.