UNSPSC 27111736: Insulated screwdriver

A type of screwdriver for electrical use that does not allow electric current (typically 1000V in AC and 1500V in DC) to pass through it. Material of construction is usually alloyed steel (vanadium and molybdenum).

UNSPSC 27111736 Insulated screwdriver is a Commodity code covering hand tools with electrical insulation features used in diagnostics, maintenance, and assembly work by state and local agencies. State and local governments procure insulated screwdrivers both as standalone items and as components within larger master tool sets distributed through cooperative purchasing systems to transportation departments, higher education institutions, and other state agencies. Recent solicitations show procurement focused on professional-grade, warranted tools meeting specific performance standards for fleet and garage maintenance operations.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division issued Invitation for Bid No. 304T-26-445A1 on June 11, 2026, through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation and other state agencies and institutions of higher education. The solicitation covers master tool sets (with a minimum of 36 screwdrivers as one component) and individual hand tools with firm pricing and statewide delivery. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of seven years' experience in professional-grade mechanic tools, capability to provide on-site repairs within 24 hours statewide, and ten-year warranties covering labor, materials, and parts. The evaluation criteria weight product quality and availability at 40 points, pricing at 30 points, and respondent qualifications at 30 points, with potential awards to multiple vendors. The initial contract term runs through July 31, 2027, with four renewal options through July 31, 2030, plus one additional year option. A 1.5 percent Texas SmartBuy administrative fee applies to all purchases.