UNSPSC 31132001: Ferrous powdered metal components

UNSPSC 31132001 Ferrous powdered metal components is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity maps primarily to fabricated steel components—specifically galvanized finished steel pallets and similar heavy-duty welded steel assemblies for operational and emergency response use. State and local governments sourcing under this code are typically county governments and public authorities managing maintenance, logistics, and equipment operations across multiple facilities; the recent opportunity shows Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners conducting competitive procurement for supply and delivery of commercial-grade steel pallets to support maintenance operations across four locations in the Tampa and Valrico areas.

Hillsborough County, Florida posted ITB 5-ITB-26-00197 on March 13, 2026 for galvanized finished steel pallets meeting model SPL-4848 specifications (48-inch by 48-inch by 4.75-inch dimensions, 8,000-pound uniform floor capacity, five stringers, two-way fork entry, welded steel construction with galvanized finish) with a response deadline of April 3, 2026. The contract runs two years with no renewal options, carries an estimated value of $70,264.60, and requires delivery within 20 days of purchase order receipt on FOB destination terms with all freight charges borne by the contractor. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications; mandatory compliance documentation includes Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Certificate of Liability Insurance (with Commercial General Liability coverage of $500,000 to $2,000,000 minimum and Hillsborough County named as additional insured), and substitute W-9 Form. A minimum five-year warranty from delivery date covering all defects in materials and workmanship is required, and price adjustments may be made bi-annually based on the U.S. Department of Labor's Producer Price Index for Finished Goods.