UNSPSC 73121600: Metal finishing

UNSPSC 73121600 Metal finishing (Class) encompasses the collection, processing, and supply of finished or semi-finished metal products and scrap metals to state and local government facilities. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers procuring metals recycling and collection services, structural steel and aluminum supply on an as-needed basis, finished steel pallets for heavy-duty operations, and miscellaneous metals fabrication and installation as components of larger infrastructure projects. Issuing bodies include county waste management and recycling departments, municipal procurement offices, county board of commissioners, and special-purpose project management entities. Sacramento County's Department of Waste Management and Recycling, Hillsborough County, and Solano County appear as recent active buyers, alongside the City of Fort Worth. The work ranges from commodity-level metals supply contracts with 48-hour delivery requirements to specialized fabrication tied to flood protection infrastructure, reflecting a mix of routine operational needs and capital project integration.

Recent activity concentrates in California and Texas. Sacramento County posted a competitive bid for collection and recycling of mixed metals and appliances from two county facilities (due June 9, 2026, as an IFB); the City of Fort Worth issued RFP 26-0222 for aluminum, iron, rebar, and steel supply on an as-needed basis with a 30 percent small business participation goal (due July 23, 2026); Hillsborough County in Florida solicited sealed bids for galvanized finished steel pallets under ITB 5-ITB-26-00197 with an estimated two-year contract value of $70,264.60 (due April 3, 2026); and Solano County posted a competitive sealed bid for miscellaneous metals fabrication and installation supporting a FEMA-funded asset protection project in Fairfield, California (due March 9, 2026, with mandatory pre-bid attendance). Contract terms typically span one to two years with renewal options, and most solicitations require proof of insurance, compliance with applicable materials standards (ASTM, ANSI, AISC), and timely delivery or installation. Prevailing wage requirements apply to federally funded work, and small business participation goals appear in at least one municipal procurement.