UNSPSC 40173513: Rubber pipe plug

Pipe plug made of rubber

UNSPSC 40173513 Rubber pipe plug is a Commodity code covering small-diameter pipe components and fittings that state and local governments procure for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure operations and emergency repair. Recent solicitations show the code in active use for both supply-contract work and capital construction, with buyers purchasing plugs, offsets, and related fittings as stock items for ongoing system maintenance and as line-item components within larger pipe-replacement and rehabilitation projects. The City of Dallas Water/Material Services Division has issued multiple informal solicitations for offsets, plugs, and pipe rests since February 2026, establishing a pattern of frequent, routine procurement of these commodities. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department is currently seeking industrial pipe and miscellaneous fittings—including plugs and allied components—on an as-needed basis under a three-year term with optional extensions, with sealed offers due August 12, 2026. Beyond routine supply contracts, the code appears in construction solicitations where pipe plugs serve as temporary or permanent closure devices within larger infrastructure projects: the City of Palm Bay is replacing outfall piping under state environmental permits, and Orange County, Florida is executing bridge-replacement work that may require pipe-closure components within drainage systems.

Issuing bodies include city water utilities (Dallas, Phoenix, Palm Bay), county public works (Orange County), and regional transportation authorities (Santa Clara County). The City of Dallas is the most active recent buyer, with at least four solicitations posted between February and May 2026 for offsets, plugs, and pipe rests. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (Dallas) and Florida (Phoenix, Orange County, Palm Bay, and Santa Clara County in California). The City of Dallas issued informal solicitations on February 10, 2026 (due February 13), February 17, 2026 (due February 24), March 31, 2026 (due April 7), and April 17, 2026 (due April 24), all for delivery to the Water/Material Services Division at 2900 Municipal Street, Dallas. The City of Phoenix IFB 26SW0379 is seeking industrial pipe, miscellaneous fittings, and equipment including plugs for as-needed supply with a three-year term commencing December 1, 2026, offering an extended revenue base for vendors with inventory capacity and rapid-delivery capability. Most Dallas solicitations specify FOB delivery pricing with no substitutions or alternatives accepted, firm pricing for thirty days post-quote, and one-year unconditional warranties; the Phoenix contract requires 24- to 48-hour delivery capability and dedicated customer service. The code shows consistent procurement velocity in municipal water operations but limited recent activity in other state and local sectors.