UNSPSC 27112109: Magnetic tools

UNSPSC 27112109 Magnetic tools is a Commodity code that covers hand-operated tools with magnetic or mechanical gripping functionality used for retrieval, handling, and material management in outdoor and industrial settings. State and local governments procure these tools primarily through cities and special districts for environmental, parks, and facility maintenance operations, with school districts occasionally sourcing specialized magnetic or precision equipment for training and instructional programs. The Fort Worth RFQ illustrates the typical procurement pattern: the city's Aviation, Code, Environmental, and Park and Recreation Departments sought five sizes of ergonomic handheld litter grabbers with magnetic and mechanical-lock variants, ranging from 32 inches to 72 inches in length, all rust-proof and rated for continuous outdoor use. The Polk County School Board's CNC training equipment request, tagged to this code, falls outside the typical scope — magnetic tools procurement does not ordinarily encompass industrial CNC systems or simulator platforms; this mismatch suggests the code shows limited recent relevant activity beyond field-maintenance and sanitation equipment.

Recent activity clusters in Texas and Florida, with the Fort Worth municipal procurement (RFQ 260167, due April 24, 2026) representing the clearest fit for the code's scope. The Fort Worth solicitation specified one-year initial contract terms with renewal options through four additional years, firm pricing for the contract term with annual adjustment rights on renewal, and delivery within ten business days of order. Vendors must carry $1 million general liability per occurrence and comply with Fort Worth's Small Business Program under City Ordinance 27832-08-2025. The Polk County School Board's March 24, 2026 response deadline (Solicitation SS15MJ0426) was explicitly a preliminary vendor qualification request rather than a formal procurement, with no pricing disclosed and no contract terms specified — this remains in the early-stage vendor evaluation phase. No other recent state or local opportunities under this code appear in the source material.