UNSPSC 40175212: Copper pipe wye

Pipe wye made of copper

UNSPSC 40175212 Copper pipe wye, a Commodity code, encompasses copper and metal pipe fittings and components that state and local water utilities, counties, and municipalities purchase for water distribution system maintenance, rehabilitation, and new construction. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect procurement of ductile iron pipe and fittings — including bends, tees, caps, and mechanical joint components — rather than copper specifically, indicating that the code captures a broader family of potable and non-potable water piping materials meeting American Water Works Association (AWWA) and industry standards. Issuing bodies include county water authorities, county boards of commissioners managing water infrastructure, and municipal transit and public works departments. Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and Franklin County, Georgia Board of Commissioners represent the types of repeat water utility purchasers soliciting under or near this code.

Activity appears concentrated in Florida and Georgia based on recent postings. Palm Beach County issued a pre-qualified vendor RFQ (RPQ68026035BB11) posted July 1, 2026, for ductile iron pipe and fittings ranging from 4 inches to 24 inches in diameter under a term contract extending through May 4, 2031, with a 5% local preference for Palm Beach County businesses and mandatory vendor registration in the County's Vendor Self Service system. Franklin County, Georgia issued an ITB (PE77589NONST2026000000005) posted February 18, 2026, with a March 24, 2026 response date for water system improvements including booster pump station renovation with new pumps and associated piping and instrumentation. Santa Clara County's pavement rehabilitation ITB (ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026) includes removal and replacement of infrastructure but does not clearly align with the copper pipe wye commodity scope. Pricing in the Palm Beach solicitation must remain firm for ten days from submittal, and all work is subject to the Florida Prompt Payment Act and federal Equal Employment Opportunity compliance where applicable.