NIGP 20091: Work Clothes, Arc Rated for Electrical Work

NIGP 20091 Work Clothes, Arc Rated For Electrical Work (Item) encompasses protective apparel and uniform-related services that state and local governments procure for specialized workforce applications, though recent solicitations under this code show a broader mix spanning both arc-rated electrical apparel and general-duty uniforms for police, facilities, and transit personnel. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include city colleges, county purchasing departments, municipal procurement offices, state facilities commissions, and independent transit authorities. Work being solicited ranges from managed uniform programs with measurement, fitting, tailoring, embroidery, and patch application services to rental and outright-purchase models with web-based ordering systems, to job order contracting for electrical installations where arc-rated clothing is a compliance component. Contractors typically must demonstrate minimum five years of relevant experience, maintain commercial general liability insurance ($1 million to $2 million per occurrence), provide FOB-destination pricing with embedded freight and customization, and meet service-level commitments including delivery within 14–45 days and alterations within 7–15 business days.

Recent activity spans multiple states and regions: Texas (Texas Facilities Commission RFP 0007240 for uniform purchase and rental services due July 7, 2026), Georgia (Henry County IFB Bid #27-13 for police uniforms due September 24, 2026, and City of South Fulton RFP 26-28 for police uniforms and accessories due July 9, 2026), Illinois (City Colleges of Chicago low-voltage electrical JOC MWJ2606 due October 21, 2026), and Arizona (City of Phoenix IFB 25-0771 for safety and non-safety uniforms due July 28, 2025). The Henry County and City of South Fulton solicitations apply local-vendor preferences and MBE/WBE participation goals; the Texas Facilities Commission RFP anticipates multiple awards (separate contractors for rentals and sales). Pricing structures vary—Henry County and South Fulton require line-item unit pricing; Phoenix mandates a single discount percentage from manufacturer price lists; and Chicago uses a Construction Task Catalog with adjustment factors. Contract terms typically span one to five years with optional renewal periods.