NIGP 34578: Recycled First Aid and Safety Equipment and Supplies

NIGP 34578 Recycled First Aid And Safety Equipment And Supplies, an Item code, encompasses state and local procurement of personal protective equipment and safety supplies on an as-needed basis, typically through competitively bid supply contracts that establish qualified vendor lists serving multiple city departments. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying safety boots, vests, eyewear, first aid kits, gloves, hard hats, hearing protection, and related OSHA-compliant equipment delivered on short notice with firm pricing and negotiated discounts off manufacturer list prices. The issuing bodies are primarily city procurement offices managing inventory for public-safety, public-works, and administrative departments across municipal footprints. Vendors typically must meet minimum business longevity, licensing, and insurance requirements and demonstrate capacity to stock and deliver regularly used items within one to two business days.

The geographic activity centers on Florida and Arizona based on recent postings. The City of Bartow, Florida solicited an ITB-CS for safety products, equipment, and supplies with responses due September 24, 2031, establishing a qualified vendor list serving multiple city departments with a minimum 10% discount off current manufacturer suggested retail price, delivery F.O.B. Destination, and a contract term not to exceed four years from issuance, expiring September 30, 2031. The City of Tucson, Arizona posted a separate RFP on August 3, 2026 for CPR and First Aid Training (due January 5, 2026) requiring in-person instruction to American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards and monthly scheduling commitments; while training services rather than equipment, this reflects the first-aid and safety-instruction ecosystem state and local agencies support under related procurement activity. Both jurisdictions reserved the right to award to multiple vendors.