UNSPSC 11101704: Steel

UNSPSC 11101704 Steel is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure structural steel, reinforcing steel (rebar), aluminum products, expanded metal, and steel grating in various grades, dimensions, and finishes for municipal operations and infrastructure projects. The City of Fort Worth's RFP 26-0222, posted June 24, 2026 with proposals due July 23, 2026, exemplifies the scope: the city is establishing a non-exclusive as-needed supply agreement for aluminum, iron, rebar, and steel materials with a 30 percent small business participation goal and a requirement that vendors demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience selling these products and maintain 48-hour delivery capability to city-designated locations. Issuing bodies under this code include municipalities and cities; the Fort Worth opportunity represents direct municipal procurement for operational inventory and project materials. Vendors must comply with ASTM International, ANSI, and AISC standards, maintain adequate inventory or binding supplier contracts, carry $1 million per occurrence commercial general liability insurance, and accept Net 30 payment terms with options for quarterly price adjustments indexed to the Product Price Index.

Recent activity under the code centers on Texas, with Fort Worth's active RFP solicitation as the primary documented opportunity. The code shows limited recent posting volume; the source identifies only one state and local opportunity clearly aligned with steel and metal material procurement. The contract structure emphasizes best-value evaluation under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043, with cost weighted 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. The initial one-year term with up to five renewal options and the emphasis on local inventory and rapid fulfillment indicate that state and local buyers under this code prioritize supply reliability and geographic proximity alongside pricing.