NIGP 20018: Compostable Disposable Clothing (Including House Slippers and Hats)

NIGP 20018 Compostable Disposable Clothing (Including House Slippers And Hats), an Item code, covers specialized apparel and headwear procured by state and local governments for operational, educational, and public-service programs. State and local buyers under this code acquire battle dress uniforms, fatigue t-shirts, embroidered hats, sweatshirts, waterproof outerwear, and heat-relief headwear — merchandise requiring customization, durability standards suited to specific environmental conditions, and bulk delivery within compressed timelines. Recent activity shows school districts and municipal fire departments as primary buyers. Klein Independent School District in Texas issued RFP #26-101 in April 2026 seeking instructional resources and related materials across 17 career technical education program areas, with a June 5, 2026 proposal deadline and contract commencement September 1, 2026. The City of Phoenix Fire Department issued RFQ 26-0058 in March 2026 for annual quantities including 220 BDU pants and jackets, 220 t-shirts, 165 sweatshirts, and 120–220 embroidered hats with 30-day delivery, with sealed offers due April 16, 2026, for a five-year contract commencing June 27, 2026.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Texas and Arizona. The City of Phoenix also issued IFB 26-0046 in March 2026 for heat relief supplies including 2,000 hats and cooling equipment for over 60 city locations and Maricopa Association of Government network sites, with sealed bids due December 12, 2025, for a five-year contract beginning February 1, 2026. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include independent school districts, municipal governments, and public agencies managing emergency-response or social-service operations. Vendors must meet firm fixed-price requirements for initial contract periods, provide customization capabilities including embroidery and screen printing, and maintain insurance coverage ranging from $1 million to $2 million general liability aggregate. Klein ISD and the City of Phoenix encourage historically underutilized business, minority-owned enterprise, women-owned business, and small-business enterprise participation, though neither implements mandatory set-asides.