UNSPSC 54111501: Wrist watches

UNSPSC 54111501 Wrist watches (Commodity) encompasses specialized timepieces that state and local governments procure for accessibility and operational purposes, including multipurpose alarm and vibration watches designed for hearing-impaired populations in custody settings. The Illinois Department of Corrections IFB 26426DOCCENTOB52217, posted May 5, 2026 with bids due May 21, 2026, solicits three-year contract supply of multiple alarm vibrating watches meeting specific accessibility standards — minimum five vibrating alarms, waterproof to 25 feet, variable wrist sizing from 4.7 to 11 inches, and dual time-display modes. The solicitation derives from the Holmes Settlement mandate requiring vibrating watch provision to eligible incarcerated individuals. Initial delivery requires 800 units within 60 days of award, followed by bi-annual shipments of 800 watches at six-month intervals with replacement and extended-sizing bands included. The issuing body is a state correctional agency; this procurement appears narrowly focused on specialized accessibility equipment rather than general state and local watch procurement across multiple jurisdictional buyers.

The source provides no geographic spread beyond Illinois and no additional representative opportunities under this code from other states or local jurisdictions. The single Illinois Department of Corrections opportunity dominates the recent activity block. Bidders must deliver F.O.B. Destination to 1021 N Grand Ave East, Springfield, Illinois, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM weekdays, with General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate required; bids remain firm for 120 days from electronic opening via BidBuy. The code shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity; the Illinois opportunity is the only solicitation present in the current dataset.