UNSPSC 73121508: Smelting metal services

UNSPSC 73121508 Smelting metal services is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity describes the collection, processing, recycling, and supply of scrap and finished metals — work substantially divergent from the code's nominal scope of smelting operations. State and local governments are soliciting collection and transport of unprocessed mixed metals and waste appliances; supply of finished structural steel, aluminum, iron, and rebar on an as-needed basis; galvanized steel pallet fabrication and delivery; and miscellaneous metals fabrication and installation for infrastructure projects. Issuing bodies include county waste management and recycling departments, city procurement offices, and county construction authorities across multiple states, indicating broad geographic and institutional scatter rather than concentration among repeat buyers.

Recent activity centers on California 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 waste appliances from two county facilities, with projected tonnages of 10,800 to 11,775 tons annually and pricing tied to American Metal Market Scrap Iron & Steel indexes. The City of Fort Worth released RFP 26-0222 (due July 23, 2026) for non-exclusive supply of aluminum, iron, rebar, and steel on an as-needed basis, establishing a 30 percent small business participation goal and evaluating proposals on cost, small business participation, vendor experience, delivery capabilities, and local business location under Texas best-value procurement standards. Hillsborough County issued a competitive sealed bid (ITB2600197, due April 3, 2026) for galvanized finished steel pallets with an estimated two-year contract value of $70,264.60. Solano County procured miscellaneous metals fabrication and installation for flood protection infrastructure (Solicitation 967021326, due March 9, 2026) under a federally funded FEMA and Cal OES grant, requiring Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and performance bonds. The code shows active but geographically dispersed demand; opportunities are not concentrated in a single jurisdiction or region.