UNSPSC 73121503: Refractors services for iron or steel production

UNSPSC 73121503 Refractors services for iron or steel production is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity encompasses the collection, recycling, supply, and fabrication of ferrous and non-ferrous metals — including scrap iron and steel, structural steel, rebar, aluminum, and miscellaneous metals components — rather than refractory materials for high-temperature industrial processes. State and local governments are soliciting these services through county waste management departments, cities, and county facilities that need metal collection and recycling, material supply agreements, equipment fabrication, and infrastructure construction involving metalwork. The scope ranges from routine collection of mixed metals and waste appliances from landfills and recovery stations to on-demand supply of structural materials meeting ASTM and industry standards, to specialized fabrication and installation of metals components for flood protection and emergency services infrastructure.

Recent opportunities span California, Florida, and Texas. Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling posted a competitive bid (2026GEN0053, due June 9, 2026) for collection and recycling of mixed metals and unprocessed appliances from two county facilities, with pricing based on American Metal Market scrap iron and steel indices and projected tonnages of 10,800 to 11,775 tons annually. The City of Fort Worth issued RFP 26-0222 (due July 23, 2026) for non-exclusive supply of aluminum, iron, rebar, and steel on an as-needed basis with a 30 percent small business participation goal and delivery within 48 hours of order placement. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners solicited sealed bids (ITB2600197, due April 3, 2026) for galvanized finished steel pallets at an estimated two-year value of $70,264.60. Solano County procured miscellaneous metals fabrication and installation for an Asset Protection Project involving flood protection barriers and gates (sealed bid due March 9, 2026) under federal FEMA and Cal OES funding with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements.