UNSPSC 27111820: Square master

A device enabling measurement of squareness and straightness by moving a lever. Also enables assessment of the parallelism of a surface through measurement of straightness.

UNSPSC 27111820 Square master is a Commodity code that covers tape measures and related measuring instruments procured by state and local governments. The City of Philadelphia has solicited tape measures under this code twice in October 2026, both as micro-purchase quotations with a $45,000 pricing cap for contract periods running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The work involves supplying measurement tools to municipal departments, with awards made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a whole or line-item basis at the jurisdiction's discretion. Vendors must carry workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, general liability coverage with a minimum $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability insurance at $300,000 per occurrence. The City permits voluntary submission of LGBTQ Applicant Data Forms and recognizes MBE, WBE, DSBE, and DBE certifications as part of its diversity procurement objectives.

Recent activity under this code is limited to Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia issued IFB B2728094 with a response deadline of October 5, 2026, and a second micro-purchase IFB B2728210 with a response deadline of October 16, 2026, both for tape measures. Quotations submitted through the PHLContracts.phila.gov portal must be accompanied by executed Consent & Authorization Agreements, with signature requirements varying by business entity type. All pricing must be quoted net and exclusive of taxes, with quotations remaining valid for 60 days from submission. The source reflects no recent activity outside Philadelphia and does not identify other state or local buyers soliciting under this code.