UNSPSC 11101900: Intermediate processed and refined ore products

Intermediate ore products derived from the processing and refining of raw ore as mined.

UNSPSC 11101900 Intermediate processed and refined ore products is a Class code that covers metals and metal alloys in semi-finished or refined form—specifically aluminum, iron, rebar, and structural steel products supplied on an as-needed basis to municipal and local government operations. State and local governments buy these materials for infrastructure projects, facility maintenance, and capital improvements. Issuing bodies include city procurement offices and county departments, with the City of Fort Worth among recent buyers. The work involves vendor qualification around inventory depth, delivery speed (often 48-hour turnaround), compliance with industry standards (ASTM International, ANSI, AISC), and ability to fulfill both routine and emergency orders. Vendors typically must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in selling structural steel, aluminum, iron, reinforcing steel, expanded metal, and grating in multiple grades and dimensions, with proof of direct manufacturing rights or binding supplier contracts.

Recent activity centers in Texas, where the City of Fort Worth issued RFP 26-0222 (due July 23, 2026) for a non-exclusive as-needed agreement to supply aluminum, iron, rebar, and steel materials. The City established 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 meet Commercial General Liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. The evaluation emphasizes cost (15 points), small business participation (25 points), vendor experience and past performance (25 points), delivery capabilities and order fulfillment (20 points), and business location within Fort Worth City Limits (15 points). The initial contract term is one year with options for up to five additional one-year renewal periods. Recent opportunities in this code remain limited; other posted state and local solicitations under this code number involve unrelated commodities (law enforcement equipment, park irrigation systems), indicating sparse relevant procurement activity under the 11101900 classification.