UNSPSC 73121509: Refining metal services

UNSPSC 73121509 Refining metal services is a Commodity code that state and local governments use to tag scrap metal collection, recycling, and processing services, as well as procurement of refined metals and metal materials for construction and maintenance projects. Recent opportunities show demand for three distinct service categories: scrap metal and appliance collection and recycling from county facilities, procurement of structural metals (aluminum, iron, rebar, steel) on an as-needed basis for municipal projects, and metal trade work (canopies, building systems, casework) as part of facility construction management. Issuing bodies include county departments of waste management and recycling, city procurement offices, and county utilities departments acting through construction managers. The code attracts both recycling-focused vendors managing logistics and tonnage pricing, and metal suppliers managing inventory and delivery for ongoing municipal purchasing agreements.

Recent activity clusters in California and Texas. Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling posted a collection and recycling RFQ (2026GEN0053, due June 9, 2026) for mixed metals and waste appliances from two county facilities, projecting 10,800 to 11,775 tons annually with pricing tied to American Metal Market monthly averages and requiring a certified truck scale and monthly reporting. The City of Fort Worth posted an RFP (26-0222, due July 23, 2026) for non-exclusive supply of aluminum, iron, rebar, and steel on as-needed basis, with a 30 percent small business participation goal, five-year minimum vendor experience requirement, 48-hour delivery standard, and best-value evaluation under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043. Marion County, Florida issued a construction management prequalification notice (20161TO58, due October 8, 2026) for a utilities maintenance building that includes metal canopy and metal building system trade packages among multiple construction scopes. Current activity favors vendors with logistics and scale capabilities in scrap recycling and established supply chains for structural metals with rapid-delivery capacity.