UNSPSC 31122201: Aluminum gravity permanent mold machined casting

Gravity permanent mold casting made of aluminum that has been machined

UNSPSC 31122201 Aluminum gravity permanent mold machined casting (Commodity) encompasses aluminum sign blanks and related traffic control signage that state and local governments procure for roadway and public infrastructure use. The code captures finished aluminum products manufactured to material specifications and cut, punched, and deburred to precise dimensions—street name blades, stop signs, yield signs, diamond-shaped warning signs, rectangular informational signs, and specialty signage in various sizes. Counties represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, with procurement driven by traffic engineering and public works divisions managing highway signage inventories and replacement cycles. Specifications typically call for compliance with Aluminum Association standards (such as 5052H38 for anodized aluminum) and delivery timelines of 30 days or less, with contractors bearing all transportation, packaging, and unloading costs. Responsive bidders must carry minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 general liability and automobile liability, provide current certificates, and document E-Verify compliance and relevant project references.

Orange County, Florida is the primary visible buyer under this code, having solicited aluminum sign blanks through IFB Y26-162 posted April 21, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026. The five-year requirements contract spans 45 line items with estimated quantities ranging from 250 to 10,000 units per item, suggesting substantial multi-year contract value, though no explicit budget range appears in the solicitation. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with Service Disabled Veteran Businesses eligible for preference up to 8% depending on total bid amount. Questions close April 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, and all responses must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform; hand delivery, mail, fax, and email submissions are prohibited. The contract includes annual Producer Price Index escalation adjustments capped at 4% maximum increase after the initial one-year period. Geographic activity is concentrated in Florida at the county level, with no recent opportunities from other states present in the available record.