UNSPSC 40175407: Pipeline spheres

Pipeline Spheres are an effective way to separate or batch products, as well as meter proving and pipeline evacuation. Spheres formed in solid shape manufactured from polyurethane or even foam. They are relatively easy to handle and can be batch-loaded in specialized launchers.

UNSPSC 40175407 Pipeline spheres, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local contract opportunities actually being procured under this code designation. The opportunities posted show no purchases of spheres or spherical products; instead, they describe construction, design, engineering, and infrastructure work spanning water and wastewater main installation and replacement, utility relocation, drainage improvements, pipeline rehabilitation using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) and resin-impregnated systems, force main design, and site development. The code's nominal scope—pipeline spheres—bears no relationship to these construction and engineering services.

State and local governments purchasing under UNSPSC 40175407 appear to be primarily counties (Gwinnett County Georgia, Orange County Florida, Marion County Florida), cities (Phoenix, Arlington, Dallas, Lawrenceville, Sandersville, Brownsville, Calhoun, South Fulton, Bartow), utility authorities (Great Lakes Water Authority, Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, Columbus Water Works, Pasco County), and special districts across Florida, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, Michigan, Connecticut, Arizona, and Kentucky. Activity concentrates in Florida (Orange County, Pasco County, Marion County leading recent solicitations), Georgia (Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville, Sandersville), and Texas (Dallas, Brownsville, Arlington, Cibolo). Representative recent procurements include Orange County Florida's Storm Water Pipe Slip Lining Rehabilitation (ITB Y27110, bids due October 20, 2026, estimated five-year value $39.3 million), Gwinnett County's State Route 120 Water Main Replacement (IFB BL047-26, bids due September 4, 2026), Calhoun Utilities' Curtis Parkway Water and Sewer Relocation (sealed labor bids due October 22, 2026), and the City of Phoenix's Large Diameter Main and Valve Program Job Order Contract (qualifications due September 25, 2026, up to four contractors selected for on-call water infrastructure services).