NIGP 20027: Folkloric Clothing

NIGP 20027 Folkloric Clothing, an Item code, encompasses instructional and educational apparel and costume resources that state and local governments procure primarily through school districts for career and technical education programs, advanced academics, and specialized training curricula. Based on recent solicitations, the code captures supplies and materials supporting cosmetology, barbering, hospitality, arts and communications, and other career-track instruction where period costume, traditional dress, or specialized occupational apparel serves instructional purposes. State and local buyers under this code are predominantly independent school districts and county education systems seeking to outfit students and classrooms with materials meeting curriculum standards across multiple program areas. Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas exemplifies the primary issuing-body type — mid-to-large school districts with expansive career and technical education portfolios.

Klein ISD issued RFP #26-101 on April 17, 2026, soliciting Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources across 17 distinct program areas, with a response deadline of June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The district evaluates proposals on best value, including purchase price, vendor reputation, quality, and past relationship, with optional one-year renewals available through September 1, 2029. The solicitation encourages HUB, MWBE, SBE, and veteran-owned business participation and requires all vendors to maintain $1,000,000 minimum general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Texas school districts drive recent activity under this code; no other states or jurisdictions appear in the current solicitation record.