UNSPSC 27112004: Shovels

UNSPSC 27112004 Shovels (Commodity tier) encompasses hand tools and powered equipment for earth moving and snow removal that state and local governments procure for facilities maintenance, emergency response, and public works operations. The code covers both manual and electric shovels used by fire departments, public works crews, and municipal maintenance staff. Recent solicitations show buyers purchasing shovels either as standalone items or bundled within broader janitorial and operational supply contracts. The issuing bodies include city procurement offices and county governments, particularly those managing large facilities networks or emergency services that require tools for routine grounds maintenance and seasonal snow management.

The City of Philadelphia posted an RFQ (Solicitation B2728130) on September 28, 2026, for an electric snow shovel with a due date of October 13, 2026, under a one-year contract not to exceed $45,000 with annual CPI-U adjustments. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITB (ITB2600319) on July 7, 2026, due July 24, 2026, for consumable janitorial and operational supplies including shovels and related tools for 47 fire stations; the estimated contract value is $765,679.84 for one year. Both solicitations require FOB Destination pricing, compliance with local procurement platforms and certifications, and award by line item or overall low bid at the issuing body's discretion. Recent activity spans Florida and Pennsylvania, with no indication of broader geographic concentration across the dataset.