UNSPSC 24112900: Crates

Wood, metal, plastic or other material; rigid container of considerable size; covered or open top

UNSPSC 24112900 Crates, a Class code, encompasses storage and cargo containers — 20-foot, 40-foot, and high cube variants — that state and local governments procure for operational storage, temporary infrastructure, and mobile equipment housing. Recent solicitations show demand for both new single-trip containers and refurbished units, often with customization (office fit-outs, climate control, utility connections, roof shelters) and delivery to specified sites. Cities and counties dominate the buyer base, with Texas state agencies and Florida county systems also active; Philadelphia has issued multiple micro purchases for containers on requirements contracts with $45,000 ceilings. San Mateo County Parks, Hillsborough County (Florida), and the Texas Department of Transportation recur across recent postings, indicating sustained internal demand for container-based storage solutions supporting parks, stormwater operations, fire stations, and district maintenance facilities.

Geographic activity centers on Texas (State Comptroller, TxDOT, City of Dallas, City of Fort Worth), Florida (Hillsborough County, City of Tampa, Stormwater Operations), California (San Mateo County Parks), and Pennsylvania (City of Philadelphia). Representative current opportunities include the City of Philadelphia's IFB for a 40-foot high cube storage container with a $45,000 ceiling and July 21, 2026 response date; San Mateo County Parks' Informal RFP for three 20-foot containers with local business preference (5–10% scoring adjustment) and July 2, 2026 deadline; the State of Texas Comptroller's IFB for cargo containers in multiple configurations and quantities with July 23, 2026 responses; and Hillsborough County Board's ITB for a two-year supply of new Conex containers and office-configured units at an estimated project value of $146,685.00 with May 15, 2026 bid close. Micro purchases and RFQs dominate the notice types, with response windows typically 5–30 days and pricing often FOB destination inclusive of freight. Requirements contracts and as-needed supply arrangements are common, particularly among city procurement offices.