UNSPSC 31331405: Low alloy steel ultra violet welded structural assemblies

UNSPSC 31331405 Low alloy steel ultra violet welded structural assemblies, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of fabricated steel beams and piles for bridge and roadway construction. Recent solicitations show direct purchases of W-beams and H-piles manufactured to ASTM specifications, typically sized between 12 and 27 inches with lengths ranging from 27 to 40 feet. Counties and state departments issue competitive sealed bids (IFBs) under this code, requiring price-weighted evaluation (99 percent cost dominance is standard), firm pricing on net 30 terms, delivery to site via F.O.B. destination, and performance bonds equal to contract value. Bidders must supply three references demonstrating similar structural steel work, maintain general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable. The work involves direct supply of mill-grade inventory rather than custom fabrication.

South Carolina's Greenville County dominates the recent activity under this code. Two consecutive IFBs posted in September and October 2026 solicited H-piles and W-beams respectively, both delivered to the county's Bridge Yard in Travelers Rest. IFB27014 for H-piles (posted September 21, due September 3, 2026) sought 24 piles in two configurations; IFB27022 for W-beams (posted October 9, due October 9, 2026) sought 12 beams in two configurations. A separate Broward County, Florida solicitation for Royal Palm Boulevard resurfacing (TRN2132636C1, due September 14, 2026) included mast arm installation but does not represent core activity under this commodity code. Illinois Department of Agriculture's basic ordering agreement for I-beams and metal plates (26406AGRBLDG4B52030, April 2026) represents small-purchase activity ($3,900 total value). Recent opportunities cluster in South Carolina municipal bridge infrastructure, with sporadic state-level procurements elsewhere.