UNSPSC 14101500: Raw materials

UNSPSC 14101500 Raw materials is a Class code encompassing bulk commodity materials—lumber, aggregate, and specialized industrial supplies—that state and local governments procure for facility operations, infrastructure maintenance, and inmate-labor programs. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring commercial-grade lumber and plywood for woodworking operations, sand and gravel aggregates for road and construction use, and non-woven polyester pad materials for floor maintenance. The mix of issuing bodies includes state departments of correction, county public works divisions, and correctional facilities, with procurement driven by ongoing operational needs rather than one-time capital projects. Scope typically includes firm unit pricing on bulk quantities, compliance with product standards and safety specifications, 24/7 operational availability in some cases, and delivery protocols tailored to the buyer's geographic service area or facility receiving dock hours.

Recent activity spans Massachusetts, California, and Illinois. The Massachusetts Department of Correction posted a rolling-enrollment RFR (Request for Responses) 27-IND-7000-Wood on October 9, 2026, with responses due December 7, 2026, seeking commercial-grade lumber, plywood, and related products for its Industries Program with an estimated annual value of $98,000 and potential total contract value exceeding $498,000 over six years. The County of Orange, California Public Works issued IFB #080-3120404-WH on October 7, 2026, with bids due October 21, 2026, for sand, gravel, and Class II aggregate base materials across five supervisorial districts, with estimated annual usage of approximately 9,000 tons of Class 2 Aggregate Road Base and 4,000 tons of #57 Rock; the IFB includes a 5% preference deduction for certified Orange County Local Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise bidders. The Illinois Department of Corrections, Menard Correctional Center, solicited bids under Basic Ordering Agreement 27-426DOC-MENAR-B-53414 (due August 6, 2026) for non-woven polyester pad materials—black stripping, blue buffing, and white polishing pads—in a purchase under $50,000. Bidders typically must hold current business licenses, provide samples or references, include all freight and delivery costs in pricing, and comply with state prevailing wage and environmental requirements where applicable.