NIGP 03743: Gifts (incl. Gift Certificates)

NIGP 03743 Gifts (Including Gift Certificates) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure gift cards, gift certificates, and incentive rewards for program participants, survey respondents, and service beneficiaries. Recent solicitations show two primary use streams: agency-administered incentive programs for public health initiatives (such as survey participation rewards and treatment support services), and operational purchasing of decorative and novelty supplies for city departments. The City of Fort Worth's RFP for seasonal, novelty décor, and event supplies (with a 30% Small Business participation goal and a response deadline of October 29, 2026) exemplifies the latter; Harris County Public Health Services and the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District have solicited gift card incentive services under Ryan White Grant Administration and health equity programs respectively. Issuing bodies include state health departments, county health authorities, city procurement offices, and regional health districts.

Texas dominates recent activity under this code. The City of Fort Worth, Harris County Public Health Services, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, and the Illinois Department of Public Health have posted solicitations since May 2026. The Illinois Department of Public Health's PRAMS Rewards Management contract (a $25 gift card distribution system for baby diapers and baby wipes, with the incumbent, WELCO LKA Inc / BABY & ME Program, holding a $200,928 renewal through May 31, 2029) represents a statewide program model. The City of San Antonio issued three parallel RFQs in July 2026 for transportation gift cards (RFx 6100019685, due July 10), food and gasoline gift cards (RFx 6100019730), and clothing and household items gift cards (RFx 6100019669), all supporting the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District's client services. Vendors pursuing this code should expect rapid turnaround cycles — San Antonio's RFQs had ten-day response windows — and compliance with state certifications, prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and commercial general liability insurance minimums of $1 million per occurrence.