UNSPSC 27112601: Putty knives

UNSPSC 27112601 Putty knives is a Commodity code encompassing hand tools used in surface preparation, caulking, and finishing work. State and local governments procure putty knives primarily as consumable supplies for facilities maintenance and repair — particularly for caulking, sealing, and patching operations at public buildings. The code captures both individual hand tools purchased through general supplies contracts and bulk consumable quantities ordered as part of janitorial and operational supply agreements. Issuing bodies include county governments, municipalities, and special-purpose districts. The work is routine, low-complexity procurement tied to ongoing maintenance programs rather than specialized project work.

Recent activity shows putty knives appearing in broader janitorial and operational supply contracts rather than as standalone line items. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB2600319 for consumable janitorial and operational supplies supporting 47 fire stations operated by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department, with bids due July 24, 2026 and an estimated contract value of $765,679.84 for a one-year term. A separate opportunity from the City of Norwalk, Connecticut (Solicitation 4526) for exterior window and door caulking repairs at Norwalk Police Headquarters, due August 13, 2026, represents project-specific demand where putty knives would be deployed. Geographic spread is limited in the recent-opportunities block to Florida and Connecticut. The code shows activity concentrated in county-level and municipal procurement for routine maintenance supplies, though the sparse recent record suggests this is a low-volume procurement category at the state and local level.