UNSPSC 54111707: Watch or clock case openers

UNSPSC 54111707 Watch or clock case openers, a Commodity code, covers specialized timepiece equipment and accessories, though recent state and local activity reflects actual procurement for accessibility devices rather than traditional watch openers. The Illinois Department of Corrections' recent IFB (Invitation for Bid 26426DOCCENTOB52217, due May 21, 2026) exemplifies this: the agency is procuring vibrating alarm watches engineered for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in custody, with specifications including five or more vibrating alarms, waterproof to at least 25 feet, adjustable wrist fit from 4.7 to 9+ inches, and dual time display. State and local issuing bodies under this code include corrections departments and other agencies purchasing specialized timepieces or watch components for accessibility, equity, or operational purposes. The code shows limited recent activity in the state and local market, with the Illinois Department of Corrections appearing as the primary active buyer in the available records.

Illinois Department of Corrections' solicitation requires initial shipment of 800 watches within 60 days of award, followed by bi-annual deliveries of 800 units every six months over the three-year contract term, plus replacement bands in multiple sizing tiers. The IFB is open to all responsible and responsive bidders; Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference apply if vendors complete required affidavits. Vendors must carry $1,000,000 general commercial liability per occurrence, submit product samples prepaid by bid opening to the Springfield purchasing office, and deliver F.O.B. destination within 15 days of purchase order execution. Electronic bid submission through BidBuy was required by May 21, 2026, with award to the lowest responsive bidder. Contracts valued at $1,000 or more trigger a $15 administrative fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative, and funding sources may include partial or whole federal support disclosed post-award.