UNSPSC 31121906: Aluminum graphite mold machined castings

UNSPSC 31121906 Aluminum graphite mold machined castings (Commodity) covers the manufacture and delivery of fabricated aluminum components for state and local infrastructure use, including sign blanks, structural elements, and specialty signage items. State and local procurement under this code reflects demand for pre-finished aluminum products ready for installation or minimal secondary processing—anodized, sheared, punched, deburred, and meeting material specifications such as Aluminum Association 5052H38. Issuing bodies include county public works departments and transportation divisions managing traffic control and wayfinding assets. Orange County, Florida exemplifies the buyer profile: a mid-sized county procurement office seeking durable, weather-resistant aluminum goods on a five-year requirements contract basis, with volume-based line items and standardized delivery and compliance requirements.

Orange County, Florida posted Invitation for Bid Y26-162 in April 2026 for aluminum sign blanks through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026. The solicitation encompasses 45 line items including street name blades, rectangular signs, diamonds, stop signs, and yield signs across multiple sizes, with estimated five-year quantities ranging from 250 to 10,000 units per item. All materials must meet Aluminum Association specifications and comply with anodizing, shearing, punching, and deburring standards; delivery is required within thirty calendar days of order. The county requires unit cost quotations for all line items, current certificates of insurance with $1,000,000 minimums for general and automotive liability, E-Verify compliance documentation, and three references for similar work within ten years. Service Disabled Veteran Businesses are eligible for preference up to 8% of the total bid amount, and the contract includes annual Producer Price Index escalation adjustments capped at 4% after year one. Award is on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.