UNSPSC 54111703: Watch or clock plates or bridges

UNSPSC 54111703 Watch or clock plates or bridges, a Commodity code, encompasses specialized timekeeping devices procured by state and local jurisdictions for accessibility and institutional use. State and local governments buy functional timepieces under this code to serve populations with specific accessibility needs or institutional requirements—in this case, vibrating alarm watches designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in correctional custody. The Illinois Department of Corrections' solicitation for multiple alarm vibrating watches illustrates the scope: units with five or more vibrating alarms, countdown timer, dual time-display capability, waterproof construction to 25 feet, adjustable band sizing from 4.7 to 11 inches, and replacement bands. Issuing bodies under this code include state departments and facilities with custody, safety, or accessibility mandates; the Illinois Department of Corrections appears as an active buyer for institutional timekeeping solutions.

The source documents activity concentrated in Illinois, with the Illinois Department of Corrections posting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on May 5, 2026, with response due May 21, 2026, for a three-year contract requiring initial delivery of 800 watches within 60 days of award and bi-annual replenishment shipments of 800 units every six months thereafter. The contract derives from the Holmes Settlement, a compliance-driven mandate to provide vibrating watches to eligible individuals in custody. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to a Springfield facility, and the State will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; no set-asides for small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned vendors apply, though bidders may claim Illinois Business Preference or Domestic Product Preference. Vendor requirements include General Commercial Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, registration in BidBuy, and submission of product samples prepaid prior to bid opening.