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 is a Commodity code that describes individual piping components, yet the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under this code does not reflect targeted solicitations for galvanized tees themselves. Instead, the recent opportunities span water infrastructure construction projects—booster pump stations, water main extensions, and pavement rehabilitation—where pipe fittings and appurtenances form part of larger capital improvement scopes. The issuing bodies include county governments and municipal water authorities in Georgia and California, along with city purchasing departments in Florida, all soliciting comprehensive construction or material supply services rather than discrete galvanized pipe components. The mismatch between the code's narrow commodity definition and the broad project scope of recent opportunities suggests this code carries limited relevance to current state and local procurement activity in pipe fittings as a standalone line item.

The geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Bryan County and Franklin County booster pump and water main projects) and California (Santa Clara County pavement rehabilitation), with supplemental activity in Florida (City of Tampa flanged fittings RFQ). Bryan County Board of Commissioners appears twice—issuing an ITB for a booster pump station (PE77523NONST2026000000068, due March 31, 2026) and an ITB for approximately 14,350 linear feet of 30-inch water main along I-16 (PE77523NONST2026000000069, due March 31, 2026)—both projects incorporating pipe systems and fittings as components within larger water infrastructure construction. Franklin County, Georgia issued an ITB for booster pump station renovation (PE77589NONST2026000000005, due March 24, 2026) including furnishing and installation of pumps with piping and appurtenances. Santa Clara County's Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation IFB (ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026) includes pavement and traffic infrastructure work with no apparent piping scope. The City of Tampa's RFQ 26-P-00152 (due February 25, 2026) solicits cast iron flanged fittings—a related but distinct product from galvanized tees—indicating fragmented municipal procurement rather than coordinated sourcing of this specific commodity.