UNSPSC 27113001: Scratch brushes

UNSPSC 27113001 Scratch brushes, a Commodity code, encompasses hand-operated wire and bristle brushes, deck brushes, floor brushes, and similar abrading or cleaning implements that state and local governments procure as consumable janitorial and operational supplies for facilities maintenance. Recent state and local solicitations show the code embedded within broader custodial and janitorial supply buys rather than solicited in isolation; scratch brushes and similar hand tools appear as line items within line-item-based competitive sealed bids and catalog discount RFPs issued by county governments, independent school districts, and school boards for facility-wide cleaning operations.

Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments (Hillsborough County, Jackson County, Polk County), independent school districts (Northside ISD and Donna ISD in Texas, Madison County and Muscogee County school districts in Georgia, Pinellas County Schools in Florida, Marion County Schools in Florida), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas). School districts and school boards appear to be the dominant buyer category, with multiple districts issuing RFPs for custodial supplies and equipment on overlapping timelines. Recent opportunities span Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. Representative solicitations include Hillsborough County's ITB for janitorial and operational supplies to support 47 fire stations (due July 24, 2026; estimated value $765,679.84 for one year); Northside ISD's RFP 2026-071 for custodial supplies in San Antonio (due June 4, 2026); Madison County Schools' custodial supplies RFP for eight school facilities (due June 2, 2026); and Jackson County, Missouri's 24-month janitorial supplies contract with estimated annual spending of $317,000 (due May 5, 2026). Catalog discount bids and term contracts with firm pricing dominate the procurement vehicle mix, reflecting the commoditized nature of the supplies and the preference for multi-vendor awards to ensure competitive pricing and service flexibility.