NIGP 57022: Earth's Metals (Not Otherwise Classified)
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Code facts
NIGP codes come from the NIGP Code (NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement, maintained by Periscope Holdings), and state and local contract opportunities from the governments' procurement sites.
State & local contract opportunities
Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 0 | 1 |
UNSPSC codes for 57022
About NIGP 57022
NIGP 57022 Earth's Metals (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, encompasses collection, recycling, and supply of scrap and processed metals for state and local waste management and infrastructure projects. State and local governments procure under this code for metal waste collection and processing services (mixed metals and appliances from landfills and recovery stations), fabricated steel plate for roadway construction, and chemical treatment materials like calcium and magnesium chloride for dust control. Issuing bodies include county waste management and recycling departments, county transportation and purchasing departments, and regional councils of governments representing multiple municipalities. Recent solicitations show demand across operations at landfills and recovery stations, multiyear supply contracts for manufactured steel components with custom specifications, and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles serving dozens of towns across multiple counties.
Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling solicited competitive bids (2026GEN0053, due June 9, 2026) for collection and recycling of mixed metals and waste appliances from two county facilities, with projected tonnages of 10,800 tons in 2024 and 11,775 tons in 2025, priced as a percentage multiplier of American Metal Market Monthly Averages. DeKalb County, Georgia issued a sealed-bid ITB (2026-082, due July 23, 2026) for a three-year multiyear contract supplying hot-rolled steel plates for roadway projects with a minimum 20 percent LSBE subcontractor participation requirement and an estimated 480 plates across the contract term. Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) solicited suppliers for calcium and magnesium chloride in bag and liquid form for dust control across five Massachusetts counties (bid posted April 15, 2026, due May 7, 2026). Recent activity spans California, Georgia, and Massachusetts, with mixed metals and appliance recycling and steel fabrication appearing as the dominant operational drivers in 2026.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 57022?
NIGP 57022 is Earth's Metals (Not Otherwise Classified), an item in NIGP 05, Building Equipment, Supplies, and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 57022?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 57022 posted in the last 90 days are California (1).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 57022?
NIGP 57022 maps to 3 UNSPSC codes, 12141500 Earth metals, 31231102 Beryllium machined bar stock and 31231202 Beryllium machined plate stock.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 57022?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 57022 is 2026-082-ITB Steel Plates (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract) from Georgia, posted June 29, 2026.
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