UNSPSC 40173612: Rubber pipe reducing coupling

Pipe reducing coupling made of rubber

UNSPSC 40173612 Rubber pipe reducing coupling is a Commodity code that covers fittings and connectors used in water distribution and sanitary sewer infrastructure projects. State and local governments procure these components as part of broader utility system rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance work — typically integrated into larger bids for pipe replacement, service line extensions, and system improvements rather than as standalone commodity purchases. Issuing bodies include county utility authorities, county sanitation districts, city water departments, and county public works offices. Recent solicitations show both project-specific procurement (where couplings and related fittings are line items within comprehensive infrastructure bids) and annual supply contracts (where jurisdictions establish unit pricing for ongoing inventory).

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, and California. Pinellas County, Florida issued an IFB (Solicitation 260652ITBC, due October 13, 2026 / November 5, 2026) for coordinated sewer and water main improvements in Seminole that includes PVC pipe and related fittings as specified materials. Santa Clara County Sanitation District No. 2-3 (California) issued an IFB (Solicitation ITBRDAFY270088, due September 17, 2026) for mainline point repairs and pipe-burst replacements specifying PVC SDR26 pipe and service connection wyes across multiple diameters, with completion required in sixty-five working days. DeKalb County, Georgia issued a three-year multiyear ITB (Solicitation 2026-034-ITB, due August 27, 2026) for quick insertion valves and related equipment. The City of Marietta, Georgia solicited water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and valves on an annual contract basis (PE77023NONST2027000000714, due September 22, 2026). These opportunities reflect active utility infrastructure modernization and repair programs across the three states, with most work structured as competitive sealed bids under tight timelines.