UNSPSC 40174310: HDPE plastic pipe spacer

Pipe spacer made of HDPE plastic

UNSPSC 40174310 HDPE plastic pipe spacer is a Commodity code tracking specialized plastic pipe components and related fittings and appurtenances that state and local governments procure for water infrastructure, stormwater systems, and utility maintenance projects. Recent state and local solicitations reveal that activity under this code spans not only dedicated HDPE spacer products but broader water and sewer pipe supply categories—including HDPE and PVC pipes in multiple diameters, ductile iron pipe nipples, fittings, valves, fire hydrants, and miscellaneous appurtenances. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department issued IFB 26-SW-0379 on July 8, 2026, for supply of industrial pipe, fittings, and equipment including HDPE pipe ranging from 1.5 to 24 inches in diameter and PVC pipe from 0.75 to 4 inches, with a three-year term commencing December 1, 2026, and offers due August 12, 2026. The issuing-body mix reflects municipal water utilities and public works departments as the primary purchasers, with the City of Sarasota (materials-only water main replacement), City of Palm Bay (outfall pipe replacement and stormwater rehabilitation RFI), City of Calhoun, Georgia (water main relocation supplies), and Orange County, Florida (sewer pipes and fittings) all posting recent opportunities. The code also appears in broader transportation and infrastructure projects, including Gwinnett County's procurement of ductile iron pipe nipples and the City of Dallas's fire hydrant backflow preventer contract, though these represent peripheral rather than core HDPE spacer activity.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with secondary activity in Arizona and California. The City of Phoenix (Arizona), City of Sarasota (Florida), City of Palm Bay (Florida), Orange County (Florida), and City of Calhoun (Georgia) represent the most active issuers in the recent-opportunities window. The City of Phoenix's IFB 26-SW-0379, requiring sealed offers by August 12, 2026, establishes a firm near-term deadline and multi-year supply relationship for a city with substantial water infrastructure needs. Orange County's Sewer Pipes and Fittings solicitation (Y26-126, due January 22, 2026) disclosed an estimated five-year spending total of approximately $28.7 million and reflects the scale of demand from large county utilities. The City of Sarasota's ITB 26-31JS for water main replacement materials (posted June 29, 2026, with an already-passed deadline of June 16, 2026) and the City of Palm Bay's RFI on stormwater pipe rehabilitation (posted May 12, 2026, due June 9, 2026) indicate ongoing municipal investment in aging water and stormwater infrastructure. Geographic concentration in Florida reflects that state's aging water infrastructure and coastal stormwater challenges, while Georgia activity reflects municipal water system expansion and replacement needs. Delivery performance and inventory-ready capability are critical to winning; the City of Phoenix contract requires delivery within 24 to 48 hours and mandates local inventory maintenance to support daily operations.