NIGP 57024: Expanded Metal, Stainless

NIGP 57024 Expanded Metal, Stainless is an Item code covering expanded metal sheets and related galvanized steel products that state and local governments procure for facility maintenance, construction, and operational support. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring expanded metal sheets in standard galvanized specifications suitable for cutting, forming, punching, bending, and welding applications — primarily for corrections facilities, county maintenance operations, and emergency response infrastructure. The Georgia Department of Corrections has emerged as a repeat buyer under this code, issuing multiple one-time procurements for expanded metal sheets to support construction and facility work across its prison system. County governments also use this code for durable galvanized steel equipment procurement, as evidenced by Hillsborough County's competitive sealed bid for commercial-grade steel pallets.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida. The Georgia Department of Corrections posted back-to-back solicitations in March 2026 — one for expanded metal sheets for Randolph County (Solicitation 46700GDC0001204, due April 8, 2026, awarded to Universal Steel for $76,635.00) and another for Dooly State Prison (Solicitation 46700GDC0001199, due March 26, 2026, awarded to Elite Textile Trading LLC for $124,810.00). Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 5-ITB-26-00197 for galvanized finished steel pallets with a two-year contract value of $70,264.60, due April 3, 2026. All three solicitations required lowest-bid evaluation with no set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions; all specified delivery within defined timeframes and compliance with federal, state, and local standards.