UNSPSC 27112122: Sheet metal pliers

UNSPSC 27112122 Sheet metal pliers is a Commodity code that encompasses hand tools procured for maintenance and operational use by state and local public bodies. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local agencies buying both consumable tool supplies and professional-grade tool sets for fleet maintenance, facilities management, and emergency services operations. The issuing bodies include county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners) and state purchasing divisions acting on behalf of multiple state agencies and educational institutions (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts procuring for TxDOT and higher education through cooperative purchasing). The scope of work spans routine janitorial and operational supplies delivery to fire stations and specialized master tool sets with hundreds of hand tools including pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and power tools for garage and fleet maintenance across state agency networks.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across Florida and Texas. In Florida, Hillsborough County issued an ITB (ITB2600319) on July 7, 2026, due July 24, 2026, for consumable janitorial and operational supplies estimated at $765,679.84 annually for the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department's 47 stations. In Texas, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued an Invitation for Bid (304T26445A1) posted June 11, 2026, also due June 11, 2026, through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system to procure master tool sets and individual tools for TxDOT and other state agencies and institutions of higher education. The Texas solicitation requires respondents to demonstrate a minimum of seven years' professional-grade mechanic tools business experience, statewide on-site repair capability within 24 hours, and includes a pre-proposal conference and multi-year contract with renewal options through July 31, 2030. Both opportunities require FOB Destination pricing with all shipping and warranty costs included.