UNSPSC 23161600: Foundry supplies

UNSPSC 23161600 Foundry supplies (Class) encompasses sand and aggregate materials supplied to state and local jurisdictions for emergency response operations, equipment maintenance, and construction support. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners recently issued ITB 26-00073 seeking sand delivery for sandbag operations on an as-needed basis, with response pricing structured as a fixed price per ton including all delivery, fuel surcharges, and equipment rental costs. The contract runs three years with an estimated value of $617,490.00 and requires 24-hour response for non-declared emergencies and four-hour response for declared emergencies. Bidders must carry comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus automobile liability, workers' compensation, pollution liability, professional liability, and cyber liability coverage of $1,000,000 each where applicable. All liability policies except workers' compensation must name Hillsborough County as an Additional Insured. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements and Florida's drug-free workplace standards, with no set-aside restrictions limiting participation.

Geographic activity under this code is presently concentrated in Florida, with Hillsborough County the identifiable recent issuer. The ITB closed March 27, 2026, with electronic submission through the County's Euna Procurement system. Payment occurs within 45 days of invoice, preferably via ACH. No performance, bid, or payment surety is required, and no incumbent vendors are identified in the available solicitation materials. The County reserves discretion to award to one or more responsive bidders at the lowest total bid price and retains the right to add $15,000.00 to total bids for unspecified equipment, remedial treatments, and additional services at its determination. No minimum purchase guarantee is provided to the contractor.