UNSPSC 11101605: Aluminum ore

UNSPSC 11101605 Aluminum ore (Commodity) appears in state and local procurement primarily as a materials supply code rather than for raw ore extraction or mining. The City of Fort Worth's RFP 26-0222, posted June 24, 2026 and due July 23, 2026, frames the actual work: vendors supply structural aluminum products, iron, rebar, and steel on an as-needed basis to municipal operations, delivering within 48 hours of order placement and maintaining sufficient inventory or supplier access to fulfill routine and emergency orders. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience selling aluminum in various grades, dimensions, lengths, and finishes, comply with ASTM International, ANSI, and AISC standards, and hold proof of direct manufacturing rights or binding contracts with metal suppliers. The work is ongoing supply contracting rather than spot purchases or project-specific material sourcing.

Fort Worth is the primary recent issuing body under this code, with the RFP targeting best-value selection under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043 and imposing a 30 percent small business participation goal for certified firms in Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker, or Denton County. The contract term is one year with options for up to five additional one-year renewals, and evaluation weighs cost (15 points), small business participation (25 points), vendor experience and past performance (25 points), delivery capabilities (20 points), and business location within Fort Worth City Limits (15 points). The source supports limited recent activity under this code; the Rob Sullivan Park irrigation project (City of DeBary, Florida, Bid 03-15) and the Sourcewell Law Enforcement Equipment RFP (RFP 061626) are unrelated to aluminum ore supply and appear to be misclassified against this code.