UNSPSC 30101800: Channels

UNSPSC 30101800 Channels is a Class code covering the procurement of raw metal materials—angles, channels, I-beams, plates, bars, rods, sheets, tubes, and fabricated components—by state and local government entities for infrastructure repair, facility maintenance, and manufacturing support. State and local buyers under this code include state departments of transportation and agriculture, county governments, city facilities departments, and special-purpose agencies. The work solicited ranges from routine supply agreements for structural steel components to larger infrastructure projects requiring specification compliance, quality certification, and delivery within fixed timelines. Vendors typically must demonstrate manufacturer authorization or certification, maintain liability insurance, and comply with prevailing wage and federal Buy America requirements where applicable.

The code sees recent activity across multiple states and jurisdictions. The Florida Department of Transportation issued a competitive sealed bid (ITB) for aluminum materials to supply two regional shops, with a March 16, 2026 bid opening and a two-year contract term. The State of Georgia, through Ware County, solicited steel for the Georgia Forestry Commission shop with a February 19, 2026 deadline. The State of Illinois Department of Agriculture issued a small purchase for I-beams and metal plates to the Illinois State Fair Building and Grounds, due April 30, 2026. The City of Tucson issued an RFP for steel fabrication services including custom doors, railings, and protective covers, incorporating Section 3 workforce requirements and DBE participation mandates. Recent opportunities cluster in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Arizona, and Texas, with response windows typically ranging from three days to three weeks and contract values from under $4,000 for commodity supplies to larger infrastructure and services engagements.