UNSPSC 42210000: Independent living aids for the physically challenged

In this classification, this family includes the products and supplies that improve the living conditions of those who are physically challenged.

UNSPSC 42210000 Independent living aids for the physically challenged is a Family code covering assistive technology, home modification equipment, and accessibility devices that state and local agencies procure to support individuals with mobility and functional limitations. State and local governments buy concrete deliverables under this code: smart home access systems (door openers, smart lighting, connected locks), ceiling lift systems with specified weight capacity, sink and header modifications for wheelchair accessibility, and integrated installation and setup services. The issuing bodies are primarily state vocational rehabilitation agencies and workforce departments that fund home modifications for eligible clients as part of employment-readiness or independent-living support programs.

The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division is the primary recent buyer on record, soliciting assistive accessibility technology home modification services via IFB 3202600161 posted April 20, 2026, with response due May 11, 2026, for a single customer residence in Hutto, Texas. The scope encompasses smart home technology installation (three door openers, one smart hub, twelve smart light switches, six smart plug outlets, three smart deadbolts), sink replacement with wheelchair-accessible configuration and header modification to accommodate a ceiling lift system (200-pound minimum capacity, motor, railing, charger, support brackets), and all delivery, setup, and installation labor. TWC requires firm, all-inclusive pricing with no price adjustments and assesses two percent liquidated damages for non-performance. Bidders must carry Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence, conduct background checks on all personnel, maintain E-Verify enrollment, and complete four mandatory bid forms (Execution of Bid, Cost Sheet, Financial Questionnaire, and W-9/Direct Deposit). The contract term runs June through August 31, 2026, contingent on continued funding availability. Texas voluntary preference categories (service-disabled veteran ownership, Texas-based production, recycled materials, energy efficiency) are available to bidders; no set-asides are identified. No budget range or award value is disclosed.