UNSPSC 11101712: Ferrous alloy

UNSPSC 11101712 Ferrous alloy is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure structural steel, reinforcing steel, aluminum products, iron products, expanded metal, and grating in various grades, dimensions, lengths, and finishes for routine and emergency use. The City of Fort Worth's RFP 26-0222, posted June 24, 2026 with proposals due July 23, 2026, exemplifies the scope: a non-exclusive agreement to supply aluminum, iron, rebar, and steel materials on an as-needed basis, with vendors required to maintain sufficient inventory or supplier access to fulfill orders and deliver within 48 hours to City-designated locations. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal procurement offices; the City of Fort Worth's solicitation reflects the typical buyer profile for ferrous and non-ferrous structural materials used in public works, maintenance, and construction projects. The City has set 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, and vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience selling the specified material grades and meet ASTM International, ANSI, and AISC manufacturing standards.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, with the Fort Worth RFP as the primary documented opportunity under this code. Geographic spread beyond the single Texas solicitation is not supported by the source material. The Fort Worth opportunity carries evaluation criteria weighted toward small business participation (25 points), vendor experience and past performance (25 points), cost (15 points), delivery capabilities and order fulfillment (20 points), and business location within Fort Worth City Limits (15 points), with best-value award authority under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043. The initial contract term runs one year with options for up to five additional one-year renewal periods, and vendors may request quarterly price adjustments based on the Product Price Index subject to City approval. Insurance requirements include $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate Commercial General Liability, $1 million combined single limit Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits.