UNSPSC 27111735: Ratchet screwdriver

A type of screwdriver whereby the screwdriver rod is locked to the handle for clockwise rotation, but uncoupled for counterclockwise rotation for tightening or loosening screws. Some include accommodation within the handle for storing bits.

UNSPSC 27111735 Ratchet screwdriver is a Commodity code covering hand-held screwdriver tools used in maintenance and repair operations. State and local procurement bodies buy ratchet screwdrivers as part of broader tool procurement strategies, typically bundled within master tool sets or purchased as individual items for fleet maintenance, automotive service, facilities management, and construction operations. The code captures both single-unit purchases and volume procurement of professional-grade hand tools, with recent activity showing integration into cooperative purchasing agreements that serve multiple agencies and institutional customers simultaneously.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division posted Invitation for Bid No. 304T26445A1 on June 11, 2026, through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system, procuring master tool sets and individual tools for use by the Texas Department of Transportation and other state agencies and institutions of higher education. The solicitation specified a minimum of 36 screwdrivers as part of comprehensive master tool sets containing over 1,152 pieces designed for garage and fleet maintenance operations, with responses evaluated on pricing (30 points), respondent qualifications (30 points), and product quality and availability (40 points). Respondents required a minimum of seven years' experience in professional-grade mechanic tools, on-site repair capability within 24 hours statewide, and the ability to provide sales, distribution, and discount pricing for battery-powered, air-powered, and corded electric power tools alongside hand tools. The contract term runs through July 31, 2027, with four renewal options through July 31, 2030, plus one additional extension year, structured as a statewide cooperative purchasing vehicle available to multiple state entities and higher-education institutions.