UNSPSC 40173605: Forged steel pipe reducing coupling

Pipe reducing coupling made of forged steel

UNSPSC 40173605 Forged steel pipe reducing coupling is a Commodity code that encompasses cast iron, PVC, HDPE, and related pipe fittings and couplings used in sanitary sewer and water main replacement and rehabilitation projects. State and local governments procure these components as part of broader infrastructure contracts covering mainline pipe replacement, service connection work, and system extensions. The code captures the material supply side of sewer and water utility projects across county sanitation districts, municipal water departments, and utility authorities. Issuing bodies include county governments (Pinellas County, Santa Clara County, DeKalb County, Jackson County), municipalities (City of Marietta), and independent utility authorities (Jackson County Utility Authority, Santa Clara County Sanitation District No. 2-3).

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, California, and Georgia. Pinellas County, Florida posted an IFB (Solicitation 260652ITBC, due October 13, 2026) for the Ridgewood Estates Sewer Improvements and 82nd Avenue & 113th Street Water Main Improvements projects, requiring approximately 500 linear feet of 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer pipe, six 4-foot diameter manholes, approximately 6,800 linear feet of 6-inch water main, and related fittings under a two-step qualification and bidding process with a 10% SBE participation goal. Santa Clara County Sanitation District No. 2-3 posted an ITB (Solicitation ITBRDAFY270088, due September 17, 2026) for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, specifying 326 linear feet of 6-inch PVC SDR26, 114 linear feet of 8-inch PVC SDR26, 43 linear feet of 10-inch PVC SDR26, 1,080 linear feet of 6-inch HDPE, service connection wyes in multiple sizes, and 48-inch precast concrete sanitary sewer manholes. The City of Marietta, Georgia solicited an annual contract for water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and valves (PE77023NONST2027000000714, due September 22, 2026), and DeKalb County, Georgia issued an ITB for quick insertion valves under a three-year multiyear contract (PE64400NONST2027000000268, due August 27, 2026).