NIGP 40015: Castings, Aluminum

NIGP 40015 Castings, Aluminum (Item) covers finished aluminum components manufactured to specification for state and local operational and infrastructure use, with recent solicitation activity centered on traffic control and wayfinding signage. State and local governments buy aluminum sign blanks under this code — street name blades, directional and regulatory signs (stop, yield, diamonds), and specialty signage in multiple sizes, all fabricated to Aluminum Association specifications with sheared, punched, and deburred edges and anodized finishes. Counties are the primary issuing bodies under this code. Orange County, Florida solicited aluminum sign blanks via Invitation for Bid Y26-162, a five-year requirements contract posted April 21, 2026, covering 45 line items with five-year quantities ranging from 250 to 10,000 units per item and requiring delivery within thirty calendar days of order. The solicitation mandates Aluminum Association specifications 5052H38 for anodized finishes, certificates of insurance with $1,000,000 general and automobile liability minimums, E-Verify compliance, and three references for similar work completed in the past ten years; Service Disabled Veteran Businesses may receive preference up to 8% depending on bid amount, and the contract includes Producer Price Index escalation adjustments annually (up to 4% maximum) after the initial one-year period.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Florida, with Orange County's solicitation representing the only recent state or local posting identified in the source. The sealed bid deadline was April 30, 2026, with electronic submission required through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform; the question deadline was April 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible respondent, with no incumbent or current contractors identified in the solicitation documents.