NIGP 57038: Metals, Alkali (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 57038 Metals, Alkali (Not Otherwise Classified) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure fabricated metal products for infrastructure and operations, including hot-rolled steel plates with custom specifications for roadway construction and maintenance. Recent activity reflects government demand for metals and metal components tailored to specific project requirements—cutting, welding, fabrication, lifting hardware, and finishing work integral to the finished good. DeKalb County, Georgia, a county government, has issued solicitations under this code, suggesting that counties engaged in transportation and infrastructure maintenance represent an active buyer base. The scope of work encompasses procurement of raw and fabricated metals where the product and labor costs are bundled as a single deliverable, distinguishing this code from commodity-metal or raw-materials purchasing.

DeKalb County, Georgia posted ITB 2026-082 on June 29, 2026, requesting sealed bids for a three-year multiyear contract to supply hot-rolled steel plates for roadway projects, with bids due July 23, 2026. The solicitation covers custom-fabricated steel plates ranging from 4 feet by 4 feet to 12 feet by 12 feet, with an estimated total of 480 plates over the contract period; each unit includes fabrication work such as 6-inch diameter lifting holes, lift bars on all four corners, scoring, and stencil cutouts for departmental logos. A minimum 20% Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) subcontractor participation is required or documented good faith efforts. The contract term is three years with automatic annual renewal on January 1st unless terminated, with firm pricing for the first 12 months and Director approval required for increases thereafter. Payment terms are Net 30 days, and the awarded contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship.