UNSPSC 11101601: Iron ore

UNSPSC 11101601 Iron ore, a Commodity-tier code, reflects state and local government purchasing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals supplied on an as-needed basis for construction and maintenance projects. The City of Fort Worth's recent RFP 26-0222 illustrates the primary work: non-exclusive supply agreements for structural steel, aluminum products, iron products, and reinforcing steel in various grades, dimensions, lengths, and finishes, with vendors required to maintain sufficient inventory or supplier access to fulfill routine and emergency orders within 48 hours. State and local buyers under this code span city procurement offices and special-purpose districts. The Fort Worth opportunity, posted June 24, 2026 with proposals due July 23, 2026, establishes a one-year initial contract term with options for five additional one-year renewals and includes a 30 percent small business participation goal requiring certified small businesses located in Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker, or Denton County to receive at least 30 percent of awarded contract value. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience, comply with ASTM International, ANSI, and AISC standards, and carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. Evaluation weighs cost at 15 points, small business participation at 25 points, vendor experience and past performance at 25 points, delivery capabilities at 20 points, and business location within Fort Worth City Limits at 15 points.

Recent activity under this code concentrates in Texas, with Fort Worth as the primary identifiable issuer. The Fort Worth RFP represents the most recent concrete opportunity supporting the code's commodity scope; other recent state-local opportunities in the source block (a Sourcewell law enforcement equipment cooperative and a DeBary irrigation project) do not align with iron ore procurement and appear to reflect coding mismatches rather than genuine activity under this Commodity code. Geographic spread and frequency of solicitation under 11101601 cannot be reliably characterized from the available opportunities; the code shows limited recent documented activity at the state and local level.