NIGP 20091: Work Clothes, Arc Rated for Electrical Work

NIGP 20091 Work Clothes, Arc Rated For Electrical Work, Item tier, covers flame-resistant and arc-rated uniforms and work apparel for utility, electrical, industrial, and emergency-services personnel, alongside managed uniform rental and alterations services that state and local agencies currently procure. Recent solicitations show state departments, municipalities, counties, school districts, and transit authorities buying standard work uniforms with custom embroidery, police dress uniforms with tactical and performance specifications, industrial maintenance and operations apparel across multiple color and size ranges, and arc-rated or fire-resistant garments that meet ATPV and ASTM standards for electrical and hazmat work. Active buyers include the Texas Facilities Commission (seeking both rental and purchase uniforms with fire-resistant requirements for facilities and security staff), the City of South Fulton, Georgia (law enforcement dress and tactical uniforms), Dekalb County, Georgia (athletic uniforms for a charter school), the City of Owensboro, Kentucky (industrial department work apparel), and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (comprehensive seven-year operations uniform program with 84 product categories). The work spans measurement, fitting, tailoring, patch and insignia application, embroidery, delivery, and ongoing laundry and repair services under managed uniform contracts.

Geographic activity centers on Texas, Georgia, and Kentucky, with additional solicitations in Connecticut and school districts in Texas. The Texas Facilities Commission RFP 0007240 (due July 7, 2026) seeks rental and purchase uniforms for maintenance, fire/security, and painters, with fire-resistant stock requiring ATPV 8 or higher and NFPA 2112 compliance; the City of South Fulton RFP 26-28 (due July 9, 2026) requests police uniforms, footwear, and alterations across ten product categories with performance and rain gear for sworn and non-sworn personnel; and Dallas Area Rapid Transit RFP P-2093112 (closed April 8, 2026) covered a seven-year operations uniform contract for menswear, womenswear, unisex apparel, and tailoring services spanning 84 line items. Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District RFP 26-27-09 in Texas (due April 9, 2026) requested uniforms for police, security, maintenance, and general staff across the district. Contract terms are typically one to three years with renewal options, and evaluation criteria weight experience in uniform services and law enforcement or government apparel procurement heavily alongside cost, quality, service delivery speed, and online ordering capability.