UNSPSC 31101606: Aluminum sand casting

Aluminum object cast from sand molds

UNSPSC 31101606 Aluminum sand casting (Commodity) covers aluminum sign blanks and related traffic control signage products that state and local governments source for road and facility marking. State and local procurement under this code focuses on finished aluminum sign components—street name blades, stop signs, yield signs, diamonds, rectangular panels, and specialty signage in multiple sizes—manufactured to specific material and finish specifications such as Aluminum Association 5052H38 anodized aluminum, with edges sheared, punched, deburred, and sealed to eliminate exposed raw or untreated surfaces. Counties represent the primary issuing bodies pursuing this commodity, with procurement typically structured as multi-year requirements contracts to ensure steady supply for traffic engineering and public works operations. Respondents must meet insurance minimums, provide E-Verify compliance documentation, submit three references for similar work completed within the past decade, and accept annual price escalation provisions tied to producer price indices.

Orange County, Florida posted Invitation for Bid Y26-162 for Aluminum Sign Blanks on April 21, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026 through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. The five-year requirements contract encompasses 45 line items with estimated quantities ranging from 250 to 10,000 units per item across all sign types. The County requires delivery within thirty calendar days of a delivery order, with F.O.B. point at Orange County Public Works - Traffic Engineering Division in Orlando, and all delivery, packaging, transportation, and unloading costs included in the bid price. Service Disabled Veteran Businesses may receive preference up to 8% depending on bid amount. Questions close April 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, and award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.