NIGP 20139: Gloves, Cloth Type (All Types)

NIGP 20139 Gloves, Cloth Type (All Types) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure practical work and safety gloves for operational use — latex and nitrile exam gloves, leather and coated work gloves, and specialty protective gloves across multiple sizes and specifications. The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is the most active recent buyer, issuing two RFQs for gloves within four months (June and October 2026), purchasing six glove categories totaling 38 line items with annual order volumes ranging from single packs to 400-box shipments depending on type. School districts also buy under this code, though apparel and glove solicitations often conflate; Temple Independent School District's October 2026 RFP for apparel and accessories includes gloves as a subordinate line item. Municipal utilities departments and school districts dominate the issuing-body mix for concrete glove procurement.

Long Beach Public Utilities Department solicitations define the geographic and operational center of recent activity. The most current opportunity is RFQ UD27365, due November 10, 2026, covering exam gloves (latex and nitrile in three brands), leather gloves, dotted knit gloves, PIP coated gloves, and foam nitrile work gloves with a 10 percent local-vendor preference capped at $50,000 for evaluation. Delivery must occur within five business days to either the Water Warehouse or Gas Warehouse in Long Beach during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Unit prices remain firm for one year; contractors must carry $1 million combined general liability and $500,000 automobile liability insurance, hold a three-year glove-supply track record, and obtain Long Beach business licenses prior to contract execution. The Q&A deadline is October 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A prior Long Beach RFQ (UD26343, June 2026) followed identical specifications and delivery terms, signaling sustained demand from that department. Activity to date is concentrated in California municipal utilities and Texas school districts.