NIGP 20173: Shower Accessories: Bath Robes, Caps, Shoes, Wraps, etc.

NIGP 20173 Shower Accessories: Bath Robes, Caps, Shoes, Wraps, Etc., is an Item code under which state and local governments procure personal protective and comfort items for vulnerable populations during heat emergencies and public health crises. The scope of work centers on bulk supplies of cooling and protective apparel — hats, shoes, cooling towels, compression socks, and related items — alongside complementary hydration and shade equipment such as water bottles, drink mixes, instant shelters, coolers, and misting devices. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipal procurement offices managing heat-relief network contracts and special-purpose public-health coordination bodies serving at-risk populations across multiple jurisdictions.

The City of Phoenix Finance Department, Central Procurement Division posted an Invitation for Bid (IFB-26-0046) on November 17, 2025, for a five-year heat relief supplies contract with a response deadline of December 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The procurement targets distribution to over 60 City of Phoenix locations and Maricopa Association of Government Heat Relief Network sites, requiring suppliers to stock and deliver within 48 hours during business hours. The solicitation specifies quantities including 2,000 hats, 1,000 pairs of shoes, cooling towels, compression socks, and related items alongside 1,000,000 single-use plastic water bottles and 2,000 vacuum-insulated sports water bottles. Contractors must register in the procurePHX Self-Registration System, maintain minimum liability insurance of $2,000,000 general aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence, and provide firm fixed pricing for the initial two years. No other recent state or local opportunities under this code appear in the current activity record.