NIGP 20125: Belts and Suspenders

NIGP 20125 Belts and Suspenders, an Item code, covers uniforms and uniform accessories—including belts, suspenders, and related uniform components—that state and local governments procure for law enforcement, corrections, public safety, and other uniformed personnel. Based on recent solicitation activity, the code encompasses full uniform supply contracts including pants, shirts, and accompanying accessories in multiple sizes and fits, along with value-added services such as on-site measurement, embroidery, emblem application, alterations, and secure online ordering. Issuing bodies under this code include county governments and municipal police departments; Clayton County, Georgia has recently posted a one-year uniform supply contract with four optional renewals for approximately 500 police employees.

Clayton County Board of Commissioners issued ITB #26-57 for public safety uniforms on June 15, 2026, with bids due July 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The scope covers male, female, and unisex sizing across pants and shirts, with delivery within 30 calendar days of order and mandatory on-site measurement and alteration services included at no additional cost to the County. Core eligibility requirements include a local showroom within 45 miles of Jonesboro, Georgia and a minimum of five years' experience providing public safety uniforms. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held virtually on June 18, 2026; questions closed June 23, 2026. The contract carries a one-year initial term with four optional one-year renewals, commencing within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed. Bidders must carry Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, and Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per accident. The County reserves the right to make one or multiple awards or no award based on lowest unit cost or best value determination.