NIGP 57003: Alloy Metal: Angles, Sheets, etc. (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 57003 Alloy Metal: Angles, Sheets, Etc. (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, encompasses raw and semi-finished specialty metal products that state and local governments buy for operational manufacturing and facility infrastructure applications. Recent solicitations under this code show concrete demand for coiled aluminum alloy stock and metal decking components. The Colorado Department of Corrections, through its Colorado Correctional Industries division, has posted two invitations for bid (IFBs) seeking 350,000 pounds of 3105H21 coiled aluminum alloy in 21-gauge thickness for license plate production at its Canon City facility—specifying precise mechanical properties, conversion-coating requirements per ASTM B-449, and monthly delivery in three-truckload increments on a firm, per-pound pricing basis. The Los Angeles Superior Court concurrently solicited 606 wire decking units (52 inches by 42 inches, 2,500-pound load capacity each) for pallet racking in its 38-location court system. These opportunities reflect procurement of specialty materials for state correctional manufacturing operations and metal storage infrastructure for large public courts. Issuing bodies include state corrections departments and consolidated municipal court systems.

Recent activity concentrates in Colorado and California. The Colorado Department of Corrections posted two coiled aluminum IFBs in May 2026 with bid deadlines of May 20 and May 23, 2026, respectively, and scheduled virtual bid openings via Google Meet with Intent to Award publications anticipated for May 21 and May 27, 2026. The Los Angeles Superior Court issued its pallet rack wire decking RFQ on April 24, 2026, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026 and pricing valid for 90 days. The Colorado solicitations note a 5% SDVOSB preference on quoted pricing; no other set-asides or incumbent vendors are identified in the available materials. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive offeror meeting all specifications, with vendors required to submit pricing through bidnetdirect.com (Colorado) or Bonfire (Los Angeles) and complete required exhibits including W-9, vendor information, price proposals, and disclosure statements prior to purchase order execution.