UNSPSC 23161702: Sand casting pattern

Patterns are used to mold the sand mixture into the shape of the casting. They may be made of wood, plastic, or metal.

UNSPSC 23161702 Sand casting pattern (Commodity) describes metal casting patterns and molds used in foundry operations, but the recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows a significant mismatch: Columbus Consolidated Government posted an RFB on May 14, 2026 requesting bids for various stone materials—crushed stone, graded aggregate base, rip-rap, and screening materials—none of which align with sand casting patterns or foundry work. The solicitation (RFB No. 26-0037, due June 17, 2026) calls for approximately 200 tons of stone monthly for public works projects, with delivery F.O.B. job site or pickup at vendor plant. The contract awards to two vendors (Primary and Secondary) selected as the two lowest responsive, responsible bidders, runs for two years with options to renew for three additional twelve-month periods, and fixes pricing for the initial term with up to five percent escalation thereafter if documented.

The code shows limited recent relevant activity in state and local procurement. The Columbus Consolidated Government opportunity represents the only posted record and reflects a classification error rather than genuine sand casting pattern demand—the municipality is procuring bulk stone for civil infrastructure, not foundry inputs. Geographic activity is isolated to Georgia. Vendors responding to the Columbus RFB must carry $1 million general liability and automobile liability coverage, maintain workers' compensation per Georgia statute, comply with E-Verify registration and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, and submit pricing pages, insurance documentation, business credentials, and federal compliance acknowledgments by the June 17 deadline at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.