UNSPSC 27112809: Tool holders

UNSPSC 27112809 Tool holders (Commodity) covers consumable and durable hand tools, power tools, tool sets, and related storage solutions that state and local governments procure for operational maintenance, fleet servicing, and facility upkeep. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring individual hand tools (pry bars, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, saws, shovels, brushes, and brooms), comprehensive master tool sets designed for professional garage and fleet maintenance operations, power tools in multiple configurations (battery-powered, air-powered, and corded electric variants), diagnostic and specialized equipment such as tap-and-die and flaring sets, and tool storage solutions including roll cabs with foam and shadow board organization. Counties and state procurement divisions dominate the issuing bodies, with Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posting multiple solicitations and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts procuring on behalf of TxDOT and other state agencies through cooperative purchasing frameworks.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Texas. Hillsborough County issued two competitive sealed bids in June and July 2026: ITB-26-00285 for hand tools with a five-year estimated value of $715,540.41 due June 23, 2026, and ITB2600319 for janitorial and operational supplies (which includes tool-related items) with a one-year estimated value of $765,679.84 due July 24, 2026. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts released Invitation for Bid No. 304T-26-445A1 on June 11, 2026 (same-day response deadline), to supply master tool sets and individual tools through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system for TxDOT and higher education institutions, requiring respondents to demonstrate seven years of professional-grade mechanic tools experience, statewide repair capability within 24 hours, and ten-year product warranties. All three solicitations specify FOB Destination pricing, manufacturer authorization or dealer certification, and competitive sealed-bid award to single or multiple vendors based on lowest responsive bid or evaluated criteria.