UNSPSC 40174613: Galvanized iron pipe tee

Galvanized iron tee pipe, the galvanization is an electrochemical process by which iron is covered with other metal. The galvanization fuction is to protect the treated metal surface against corrosion.

UNSPSC 40174613 Galvanized iron pipe tee, a Commodity code, covers fittings and connection components for water and sewer infrastructure systems. Based on recent state and local procurement activity, the code captures replacement fittings and service connection materials for utility main rehabilitation and extension projects. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily water and sanitation districts, county public works departments, and special-purpose infrastructure authorities managing aging utility infrastructure replacement and new service extensions. Work solicited includes removal and replacement of service connection fittings in sewer and water main rehabilitation programs, as well as fitting materials for mainline pipe extensions and point repairs in utility systems.

Recent activity concentrates in California and Florida. Sanitation District No. 2-3 in Santa Clara County solicited sealed bids (ITBRDAFY270088, due September 17, 2026) for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, which includes removal and replacement of service connection fittings—specifically twenty-seven 4-inch by 6-inch wyes, two 4-inch by 8-inch wyes, and two 4-inch by 10-inch wyes—as part of a sewer mainline point repair and pipe-burst replacement program. Pinellas County, Florida posted an ITB (260652ITBC, Minimum Qualification Submittal due October 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm; final bids due November 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm) for the Ridgewood Estates Sewer Improvements and 82nd Avenue & 113th Street Water Main Improvements, combining sewer pipe replacement with water main rehabilitation involving 6,800 linear feet of 6-inch water main replacement and associated service connection work. A 10% Small Business Enterprise participation goal applies to the Pinellas County contract. These projects represent the primary recent demand signal for fitting materials under the code.