UNSPSC 31321702: Carbon steel bolted bar stock assemblies

UNSPSC 31321702 Carbon steel bolted bar stock assemblies is a Commodity code that captures state and local government procurement of raw and fabricated steel materials—including sheet metal, tubes, rods, bars, and finished components—for institutional and infrastructure applications. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies purchasing steel stock primarily for equipment fabrication, facility maintenance, and fleet support rather than bolted assemblies in the strict sense; the opportunities posted under this code reflect actual demand for bulk steel materials and component supplies to support manufacturing and repair operations. State agencies, county governments, and special-purpose institutional bodies (such as state correctional facilities) drive solicitation activity. State transportation cabinets and departments of corrections account for multiple recent procurements, suggesting these are repeat buyers at the state level, while local entities including city procurement offices and county purchasing divisions issue solicitations less frequently.

Recent opportunities concentrate in Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, and Illinois. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issued two RFBs in March and April 2026 (RFB60526000005041 and RFB60526000005042) to establish master agreements for steel and other metals supply, with bids due April 14, 2026 and initial contract periods extending through April 30, 2027 with four optional one-year renewals; these procurements explicitly request hot rolled flat bars, rectangle tubes, channels, angles, steel plates, and aluminum sheets in specified dimensions, quoted F.O.B. Destination with per-mile delivery pricing. The Illinois Department of Corrections posted a solicitation (26422DNRLNDMGB50988) on February 3, 2026 due February 11, 2026 for steel sheet metal, tubes, rods, and fabricated grill components to support manufacturing at Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna. The State of Georgia through Ware County solicited steel for the Georgia Forestry Commission shop (42000GFC0000445) on February 12, 2026 due February 19, 2026, requiring delivery within four weeks and specifying clean, oil-free, rust-free materials. None of the solicitations specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged-enterprise restrictions, or disclosed award values; all evaluate on best-value or competitive-pricing bases and require standard commercial general liability insurance.