UNSPSC 27111807: Straight edges

UNSPSC 27111807 Straight edges is a Commodity code covering measurement and alignment tools, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code actually reflects demand for tape measures rather than traditional straight edges. The City of Philadelphia has posted two micro-purchase RFQs in October 2026 seeking tape measure supply — solicitation B2728094 (due October 5, 2026) and B2728210 (due October 16, 2026) — each with a $45,000 annual ceiling adjusted by CPI-U. Both opportunities are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with awards made as a whole or by line item at the City's discretion, and require vendors to quote all items for eligibility. This suggests a mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity; the recent opportunities provide little signal about what state and local governments actually buy under the straight edges code itself.

Philadelphia is the only jurisdiction with documented recent activity under this code. Both RFQs require executed Consent & Authorization Agreements prior to bid closing, workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, general liability coverage with a $500,000 per occurrence minimum, and automobile liability at $300,000 per occurrence. Vendors must maintain tax compliance and cannot carry delinquent tax debt. The City offers an optional LGBTQ Applicant Data Form to support diversity and inclusion goals and accepts LGBTQ Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) and other third-party certifications (MBE, WBE, DSBE, DBE). Quotations remain valid for 60 days, and the contract period runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with no extensions. Submissions are made through PHLContracts.phila.gov; queries may be directed to PHLContracts Customer Service at 215-686-4755, 215-686-4720, or 215-686-4721.