UNSPSC 60121407: Clear box picture frame

UNSPSC 60121407 Clear box picture frame is a Commodity code covering protective and display framing for artwork and prints, including museum-grade conservation framing with UV-filtering acrylic glazing, archival mat board, and corrosion-resistant hardware. State and local governments are buying this through a mix of city arts departments, school districts, and procurement offices, with work ranging from conservation-grade framing of fine art collections to districtwide art supply provision and decorative framing for public facilities. The City of Tampa Arts and Cultural Affairs Department solicited professional conservation framing services (RFQ 26P00584, due October 7, 2026) for seven acrylic woodcut prints requiring museum-level specifications including 99% UV-filtering shatter-resistant acrylic glazing, natural wood frames, and 4-ply cotton rag conservation mat board. Bidders must demonstrate three years of professional experience in conservation or museum-quality framing and warrant workmanship for one year minimum. The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department has posted two frame-related micro-purchases: an MG Print & Picture Collection (RFQ B2728160, due October 19, 2026) with a maximum contract value of $94,000, and display/picture frames (RFQ B2727348, due June 12, 2026) capped at $43,000 with a one-year requirements contract period. Both Philadelphia opportunities apply Local Business Enterprise preference to certified vendors and require submission through the PHLContracts eProcurement platform.

Recent activity spans Texas and Florida, with geographic concentration in major metropolitan areas. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio solicited sealed bids for districtwide art supplies and equipment (IFB2026096, due July 30, 2026), replacing an expiring contract and requiring all vendors to respond to maintain business eligibility. The Texas General Land Office issued RFP 7925-SJ (response due May 5, 2026) for a comprehensive artwork package at the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth, encompassing decorative art, wayfinding signage, framing, and installation, with evaluation weighting 40 percent to cost, 35 percent to relevant experience, and 15 percent to proposed personnel and methodology. The RFP requires five years' business experience, demonstrated work on similar projects within the past three years, and compliance with a 1.0 percent Veteran-Owned Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting goal. Minimum insurance includes commercial general liability of $250,000 per occurrence and business automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Contract execution is anticipated between June 15 and July 15, 2026, with term through August 31, 2027, and one-year renewal option available.