NIGP 09508: Barber Jackets

NIGP 09508 Barber Jackets, an Item code, encompasses apparel and protective clothing purchased by state and local education systems for cosmetology and barbering instruction programs. The code captures barber jackets and related garments that schools source as part of broader cosmetology supply procurement. School districts are the primary issuing bodies under this code, procuring these items for classroom and administrative use within vocational cosmetology curricula. Solicitations typically employ catalog-discount bidding methods to establish vendor lists and allow schools flexibility in selecting suppliers based on value across product categories rather than committing to single-source awards.

Donna Independent School District in Cameron County, Texas, issued RFP 011326894 on March 21, 2026, seeking discount proposals off printed catalog prices for cosmetology equipment and supplies, including barber jackets and capes, with a response deadline of April 8, 2026. The district's intent to award to multiple vendors reflects standard practice for classroom supply procurement, allowing staff to purchase from awarded vendors offering the best value for specific items. The contract term runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods if both parties agree. All pricing must include shipping and F.O.B. Destination delivery unless negotiated otherwise, and the district does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities.