NIGP 23241: Kits and Supplies, Crafts, Miscellaneous

NIGP 23241 Kits and Supplies, Crafts, Miscellaneous, an Item code, encompasses seasonal décor, novelty items, event supplies, art supplies, craft kits, and sensory or therapeutic products that state and local governments procure for classroom enrichment, facility decoration, and special events. City governments, school districts, and county purchasing cooperatives are the primary issuing bodies. The City of Fort Worth recently solicited seasonal and novelty décor on an as-needed basis under RFP 26-0268 (response due October 29, 2026), requiring five years of prior experience and emphasizing Small Business participation with a 30% SBE goal and up to 20 evaluation points for SBE utilization. Fort Bend Independent School District posted RFP 27-008LB (response due November 10, 2026) seeking out-of-school time enrichment programming that includes arts, crafts, and culture classes across 30 campuses serving PreK through 8th grade, with evaluation weighted toward purchase price (30 points), quality of services (25 points), and extent of service alignment with district needs (25 points). The City of Philadelphia has issued multiple small-purchase requirements contracts for craft kits and arts and crafts supplies, each capped at $43,000 annually and awarded to the lowest responsive bidder.

Recent activity spans Texas, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Coleman County Purchasing Agency released a cooperative bid for art supplies serving 35 Georgia school systems (bids due September 15, 2026), covering scissors, erasers, glue, markers, crayons, colored pencils, brushes, tempera paints, canvas, and modeling clay with estimated annual volumes ranging from 8 to 8,000 units depending on item type. Rockland County in New York solicited proposals for sensory room, classroom, therapeutic, and adaptive products through manufacturer catalog discount pricing (proposals due September 10, 2026), establishing a pricing vehicle rather than a fixed-quantity commitment. Philadelphia's procurement appears active in this category, with three micro-purchase opportunities posted between May and June 2026, all requirements contracts with identical $43,000 contract ceilings and 365-day terms awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. Delivery and service expectations vary: Fort Worth requires fulfillment within seven business days for standard orders and one business day for expedited orders, while school district enrichment programs operate on semester cycles with pre-proposal meetings and background check requirements for instructional staff.