NIGP 57089: Transition Metals (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 57089 Transition Metals (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, encompasses raw and fabricated metal stock that state and local governments procure for infrastructure, maintenance, and construction projects. State and local buyers under this code purchase metal materials including hot-rolled steel plates, fabricated metal components, and transition metal stock cut to specification with custom features such as lifting holes, scoring, and stencil cutouts. The issuing bodies soliciting under the code include county governments and their departments, which use these materials for roadway projects, structural repairs, and capital infrastructure work. Procurement vehicles vary from sealed-bid ITB notices to multiyear supply contracts with firm pricing, local small business enterprise participation requirements, and warranty provisions.

DeKalb County, Georgia posted the most recent opportunity under the code: a three-year multiyear ITB (2026-082) for hot-rolled steel plates with response due July 23, 2026, requiring 20 percent LSBE subcontractor participation or documented good faith efforts. The contract calls for 480 hot-rolled steel plates ranging from 4 feet by 4 feet to 12 feet by 12 feet, with custom fabrication including 6-inch diameter lifting holes, lift bars, scoring, and logo stencil cutouts. Pricing is firm for the first 12 months, with increases subject to director approval thereafter; contractors must carry comprehensive insurance, provide three professional references for similar work within four years, and deliver a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship. Payment terms are Net 30 days, and contractors must comply with Georgia's Federal Work Authorization Program and DeKalb County's First Source Jobs Ordinance, which mandates hiring 50 percent of positions from the county's First Source Registry.