UNSPSC 60124400: Art metals

UNSPSC 60124400 Art metals is a Class code encompassing custom-fabricated metal art installations and structures commissioned for public spaces. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through municipal arts departments and special-purpose arts districts seeking permanent, large-scale sculptural or functional metal works — shade structures, memorial installations, plaza anchors, and similar public art pieces that combine artistic design with structural durability and safety compliance. Issuing bodies include city arts agencies, municipal public works departments coordinating with arts commissions, and independent arts authorities. The work typically involves artist or artist-led design teams providing conceptual design, detailed architectural and structural drawings, fabrication, and installation oversight, often with insurance and liability requirements built into the scope.

Recent activity centers in Utah, as evidenced by the City of South Salt Lake and South Salt Lake Arts' Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Water Tower Plaza Public Art Shade Structure, posted October 6, 2026, with qualifications due by 5:00 p.m. MST on October 30, 2026. The scope calls for design and fabrication of a permanent artistic shade structure serving approximately 1,025 square feet of lawn space in a highly visible multi-generational public plaza, with a commission budget of up to $90,000. Submissions are restricted to qualifications-based selection through an online portal, with architectural and structural drawings, insurance certificates, and sample agreements required as supporting attachments. The city reserves the right to reject all submissions or waive informalities and does not guarantee a contract award.