UNSPSC 31361109: Stainless steel bonded plate assemblies

UNSPSC 31361109 Stainless steel bonded plate assemblies, a Commodity code, encompasses sheet metal and metal plate materials that state and local governments procure for operational and infrastructure support. Recent solicitations show demand for stainless steel diaphragm plates, anchor bolts paired with post base plates, stainless steel structural shapes (angle and square tube stock), and raw sheet metal and metal plate materials for manufacturing and maintenance operations. Issuing bodies include state agencies (Texas A&M University System, State of Illinois, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Water Development Board, Texas Department of Transportation), municipal departments (City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement), and special districts (City of Tucson). The procurement mix reflects both direct material supply for government operations and framework agreements that establish unit pricing for ongoing as-needed purchases.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Illinois. The Texas A&M University System posted ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0547 for stainless steel diaphragm plates with bids due October 28, 2026, through the AggieBid portal. The State of Illinois solicited a Blanket Order Agreement for stainless steel angle and square tube with proposals due September 11, 2026, structured to enable flexible procurement throughout the contract term with upfront unit pricing and market-adjustment provisions. The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement posted RFQ 547916 for anchor bolts, post base plates, and drive caps for the Traffic Engineering Division Sign Shop, with quotes due August 12, 2026, and a mandatory Detroit-based business certification requirement; the contract carries a three-year term, workforce composition requirements (50% Detroit residents, 25% minorities, 5% women under Executive Order #2016-2), and usage projections ranging from 80 to 500 units annually depending on product category. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicited raw sheet metal and metal plate materials under IFB IW258604 with bids due July 28, 2026, through the Bonfire procurement portal.