NIGP 57865: Religious Goods: Altar Sets, Collection Plates, Ecclesiastical Metalware, Pulpit Scarves, etc.

NIGP 57865 Religious Goods: Altar Sets, Collection Plates, Ecclesiastical Metalware, Pulpit Scarves, Etc., an Item code, covers faith-related supplies and spiritual goods that state and local governments procure for institutional use, including Bibles, Qur'ans, prayer rugs, yarmulkes, medicine bags, sage, and other items serving Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and Native American traditions. The Colorado Department of Corrections has been the primary recent buyer under this code, issuing RFQs for faith items to supply canteen operations where offenders can purchase religious goods and supplies. All products must meet security requirements including plastic-only packaging (no glass or metal), alcohol-free formulation, and evaluation by a Canteen Review Committee for security risks and religious appropriateness before award. Vendors must submit product samples at their own expense prior to award, register with state authorities, complete enhanced criminal background investigations, and ensure delivery drivers pass CDOC background checks and execute Consent to Search Authorization forms.

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued two RFQs for faith items canteen supplies in May and June 2026, with response deadlines of June 9 and June 16, 2026 respectively, establishing a contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with potential renewal for up to two additional one-year periods. Pricing is the primary award consideration; pricing submissions must remain firm for at least 180 days from award, with one price change permitted during the initial term and up to two annual adjustments thereafter, each requiring 60 days' notice and written Canteen staff approval. Delivery is required Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, to the East Canon Prison Complex warehouse in Canon City via truck or carrier (UPS/FedEx) without additional shipping charges. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is requested but not mandated. Recent activity is concentrated in Colorado, with no geographic spread evident across other states in current solicitations.