UNSPSC 40175210: ABS plastic pipe wye

Pipe wye made of ABS plastic

UNSPSC 40175210 ABS plastic pipe wye (Commodity) does not align with the state and local procurement activity tagged under this code. The three recent opportunities posted under this code involve ductile iron pipe and fittings for water distribution systems, pavement rehabilitation including asphalt and concrete work, and booster pump station renovation — none of which involve ABS plastic pipe components or wyes. The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting pre-qualified vendors for a term contract covering ductile iron pipe ranging from 4 inches to 24 inches in diameter and associated fittings such as bends, tees, caps, and mechanical joint components meeting AWWA standards. This suggests the code is being used broadly to capture water infrastructure and pipe-related products beyond the specific ABS plastic wye commodity the code nominally describes. State and local buyers appear to be county boards of commissioners, with at least one repeat activity from water utility procurement.

Geographic activity spans Florida (Palm Beach County), California (Santa Clara County), and Georgia (Franklin County) based on recent postings. The most recent opportunity was Palm Beach County's pre-qualified vendor arrangement for ductile iron pipe and fittings (RPQ68026035BB11, due date May 4, 2031 for contract term); Franklin County, Georgia issued an ITB for water system improvements including a booster pump station renovation (PE77589NONST2026000000005, due March 24, 2026); and Santa Clara County released an IFB for Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation between Bowers Avenue and Scott Boulevard (ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026). The code's current tagging does not reflect a coherent commodity category aligned with actual procurement needs, suggesting either miscategorization across multiple jurisdictions or a broader interpretation of the code within state and local procurement systems that does not match the UNSPSC standard definition.