UNSPSC 40173101: Carbon steel pipe lapjoint flange

Pipe lapjoint flange made of carbon steel

UNSPSC 40173101 Carbon steel pipe lapjoint flange is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure pipe fittings, flanges, and related assemblies for water infrastructure, stormwater systems, and utility distribution networks. The code captures purchases of cast-iron and carbon-steel flanged fittings, mechanical joint restraining devices, and miscellaneous pipe components that serve water departments, county utilities, and municipal infrastructure projects. Recent solicitations show procurement of Class 125 flanged fittings in multiple sizes, mechanical joint restraining devices for both ductile iron pipe and polyvinyl chloride pipe, and comprehensive pipe and fitting assemblies with strict conformance to AWWA, ASTM, and ANSI standards including NSF potable-water certifications.

Recent activity spans multiple state and local water utilities and county departments, with no single jurisdiction appearing as a dominant repeat buyer in the available opportunities. The geographic spread includes Arizona (Phoenix), California (Santa Clara County), and Florida (Palm Beach County and Tampa), with procurement spread across city water services departments, county utilities, and municipal purchasing offices. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Water Services Department issuing an IFB for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings (15 product groups, five-year contract term, sealed offers due February 19, 2026); Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners issuing an IFB for mechanical joint restraining devices with two lots—ductile iron pipe restrainers (918 units) and PVC pipe restrainers (912 units)—on a term contract with a twelve-month initial period and four optional renewals, sealed bids due June 4, 2026; and the City of Tampa issuing an RFQ for Standard Class 125 Flanged Fittings (five line items of cast-iron fittings) with quotes due February 25, 2026. Palm Beach County's IFB explicitly offers a ten percent price preference for SBE-certified bidders and five percent local preference for vendors with permanent business locations in Palm Beach County or the Glades, while Phoenix's IFB includes DBE compliance requirements under 49 C.F.R. Part 26. Bidders typically must maintain local inventory, provide next-day delivery on select items, hold Commercial General Liability insurance ($1 million to $2 million depending on issuer), and comply with E-Verify and state Workers' Compensation requirements.