UNSPSC 31321102: Carbon steel bonded bar stock assemblies

UNSPSC 31321102 Carbon steel bonded bar stock assemblies, a Commodity code, covers raw steel and metal materials in sheet, rod, tube, and plate forms that state and local governments procure for fabrication, maintenance, and operational use. The solicitations under this code show state and local agencies buying steel for diverse operational purposes: the Illinois Department of Corrections purchased mild steel sheets, tubes, and rods for grill fabrication at Shawnee Correctional Center; the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet established master agreements for hot rolled flat bars, rectangle tubes, channels, angles, and steel plates to support fleet equipment; and the Georgia Forestry Commission sourced clean, rust-free steel for shop operations. Issuing bodies span state departments (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Illinois Department of Corrections, Georgia Forestry Commission), county procurement offices (Ware County, Georgia), and municipal departments, with state-level highway and facilities operations representing a significant share of recent activity.

Recent opportunities cluster in the Southeast and South Central regions. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet posted two RFBs in March and April 2026 for master agreements covering steel and metals supply through April 2027, with four optional renewal periods and best-value evaluation based on product catalog completeness and delivery cost per mile; bidders must carry $1,000,000 minimum Commercial General Liability Insurance and quote F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed terms. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued an IFB on February 3, 2026, due February 11, 2026, for specific quantities of mild steel sheet, tube, and rod plus fabricated components for grill production, requiring $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate commercial liability coverage. The Georgia Forestry Commission solicited steel for shop use through Ware County in February 2026 with a four-week delivery requirement and pricing due February 19, 2026. No set-asides or disadvantaged-enterprise designations appear in the recent solicitations, and all three state-level buyers reserve the right to award multiple vendors or extend agreements to subordinate agencies.