UNSPSC 27113500: Workshop tool

Any instrument of operation for performing, assisting the work or facilitating mechanical operations.

UNSPSC 27113500 Workshop tool is a Class code that covers hand and shop tools used in mechanical, electrical, welding, and machinist work — though state and local buyers currently solicit under this code primarily for the services themselves rather than tool procurement alone. Issuing bodies purchasing under this code include municipal utilities and city departments managing infrastructure maintenance and fabrication work. The scope of work encompasses onsite and shop fabrication, stainless steel and aluminum welding, bearing and shaft dressing, milling, electrical installations and repairs, equipment support work, and cleanup services. Contractors typically furnish their own tools, equipment, vehicles, and trailers as part of service delivery, and respond to service requests within tight timeframes such as 24 hours.

The City of Lubbock, Texas has posted the most recent activity under this code. The City issued RFP 26-19769-YB on July 26, 2026 (posted August 5, 2026) requesting proposals for various mechanical, electrical, welding, and machinist services for water utility facilities, with proposals due August 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the Bonfire portal or hand delivery. The contract term runs one year with four optional one-year renewals, automatically renewing unless either party provides 90-day written notice of termination. Evaluation weighting is Price (70 points), Availability (15 points), and Experience and References (15 points); the City may award multiple contracts (primary, secondary, tertiary) based on service needs and contractor equipment capability. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, with the City named as additional insured and 30-day cancellation notice required. Prices are guaranteed for six months from City approval, with adjustments permitted based on Consumer Price Index or Product Price Index changes subject to documentation and City discretion. Proposals should be directed to Marta Alvarez, Director of Purchasing and Contract Management, at the City of Lubbock Purchasing Department, 1314 Avenue K, 9th Floor, Lubbock, Texas 79401.