UNSPSC 40174402: Forged steel pipe spectacle blind flange

Pipe spectacle blind flange made of forged steel

UNSPSC 40174402 Forged steel pipe spectacle blind flange is a Commodity code that captures water and wastewater infrastructure pipe components and fittings procured by state and local water utilities, public works departments, and county water authorities. The recent opportunities tagged under this code actually reflect a broader range of pipe, fitting, and valve procurement than the nominal code name suggests—state and local buyers are acquiring cast iron flanged fittings, mechanical joint restraining devices for ductile iron and PVC pipe, water pipe assemblies, and related miscellaneous fittings to support potable water distribution systems and pavement rehabilitation projects. Issuing bodies include county water/utilities departments (Palm Beach County), city water services and purchasing departments (City of Phoenix Water Services, City of Tampa), and county public works agencies (Santa Clara County). Most recent solicitations are coming from Florida and Arizona jurisdictions, with activity concentrated in municipal water utilities and county water authorities rather than state-level buyers.

Representative recent opportunities include Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' IFB for mechanical joint restraining devices (posted April 22, 2026; due June 4, 2026), soliciting 918 units of solid design restraining devices for ductile iron pipe and 912 units for PVC pipe on a term contract with an anticipated value of $200,000 over twelve months and four optional renewal periods, with a ten percent SBE price preference and five percent local preference for Palm Beach County-based vendors; the City of Tampa's RFQ for Standard Class 125 flanged fittings (posted March 9, 2026; due February 25, 2026) covering five line items of cast iron flanged fittings for various city departments; and the City of Phoenix Water Services Department's IFB for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings (posted February 23, 2026; due February 19, 2026) for a five-year contract commencing May 1, 2026, spanning 15 product groups with strict AWWA, ASTM, and ANSI standards compliance and DBE requirements. All recent winners must carry Commercial General Liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 and maintain local inventory for same-day or next-day delivery.