UNSPSC 40173612: Rubber pipe reducing coupling

Pipe reducing coupling made of rubber

UNSPSC 40173612 Rubber pipe reducing coupling is a Commodity code that captures rubber and elastomeric coupling products used in water and wastewater infrastructure systems. State and local governments procure these components as part of routine materials supply contracts for water distribution, treatment plant operations, and utility maintenance—typically bundled with other piping fittings, valves, and appurtenances in multi-item materials solicitations rather than as standalone line items. The issuing bodies span water utilities, county utility authorities, and municipal water departments, with procurement occurring through both competitive sealed bids and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions.

Recent opportunities show this code embedded within larger infrastructure materials contracts. The Berkshire Regional Group Purchasing Program (BRGPP), acting on behalf of 32 Berkshire County, Massachusetts municipalities, issued a cooperative procurement for culvert products and other highway supplies on April 2, 2026 (IFB FY2704). The City of Phoenix Water Services Department solicited water pipe and miscellaneous fittings including reducers and couplings on February 19, 2026 (IFB 260217) for a five-year term commencing May 1, 2026, with sealed offers required on a per-unit basis conforming to AWWA, ASTM, and ANSI standards. Jackson County Utility Authority in Mississippi requested written quotes for materials supporting the South Central Septic Abatement Project with a due date of July 8, 2026 (RFQ 3170036136), subject to BABA certification and RESTORE grant funding. Volusia County, Florida issued a solicitation for materials for water and sewer operations (ITB 26-B-42LS) closing February 4, 2026, requiring American-made metal components and AWWA compliance delivered to four utility locations. Activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia, Florida, Mississippi) and Southwest (Arizona), with New England cooperative purchasing also active; pricing remains firm for initial periods with annual redetermination provisions, and insurance, prevailing wage, and small-business or DBE participation requirements are standard across these solicitations.