UNSPSC 11181509: Artificial corundum

An artificial rock-forming mineral.

UNSPSC 11181509 Artificial corundum is a Commodity code covering manufactured abrasive materials used in grinding, polishing, and surface-finishing applications across state and local operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show minimal activity and limited relevance to the nominal scope — the only substantive recent opportunity is Columbus Consolidated Government's RFB No. 26-0037 for stone procurement, which spans natural aggregate materials (crushed stone base, rip-rap, graded aggregate) rather than synthetic corundum products. The municipal and county purchasing offices pursuing activity under related codes tend to source through annual or multi-year supply contracts with fixed pricing and pickup or delivery terms.

Activity under this Commodity code remains sparse. Columbus Consolidated Government issued RFB No. 26-0037 on May 14, 2026, with bids due June 17, 2026, for stone delivered F.O.B. job site within city limits or picked up at the vendor's plant by Public Works Department employees, with an estimated monthly usage of approximately 200 tons under a two-year contract with three optional one-year renewal periods and a $1 million general liability insurance requirement. The opportunity appears mislabeled under the artificial corundum code despite covering natural stone materials. No other recent solicitations for synthetic abrasive corundum materials are present in the state and local procurement records reviewed. Activity is concentrated in Georgia, with minimal geographic spread. Firms considering this code should verify issuing-body scopes directly, as posted opportunities may not align with actual commodity classification.