NIGP 55352: Metal Components (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous)

NIGP 55352 Metal Components (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous), an Item code, encompasses ferrous and non-ferrous metal parts and assemblies that state and local governments purchase for maintenance, construction, and specialized infrastructure projects. Recent solicitations show active procurement of galvanized steel pallets for emergency response and maintenance operations, mechanical seals for pump systems, and metal components integrated into water treatment and infrastructure projects. School districts, cities, counties, and special-purpose authorities issue these solicitations on both as-needed and project-specific bases, with San Antonio Independent School District appearing as a repeat buyer across multiple general maintenance frameworks that include metal parts and fasteners among broader service categories.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Utah, Arizona, and Florida, with recent opportunities spanning school districts and municipal water and public works departments. Representative solicitations include Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' procurement of galvanized finished steel pallets (ITB 5-ITB-26-00197, due April 3, 2026) specifying 48-inch by 48-inch commercial-grade pallets with 8,000-pound capacity for maintenance unit locations near Tampa; the City of Scottsdale's Invitation for Bid 26IFB2946 for Champion Brand 401 Hi-Tech Mechanical Seals in multiple shaft sizes for water resources pump systems (sealed bids due March 16, 2026); and San Antonio Independent School District's continuous, open-ended RFP 26-013 for general maintenance services, parts, repairs, and supplies including metal components and fasteners (most recent iteration due August 15, 2026, with multiple rolling tranches issued between February and July 2026). Water and wastewater utilities, municipal public works, and school facility operations drive demand; performance specifications often mandate exact material standards and compatibility with existing infrastructure rather than accepting substitutes.