NIGP 66010: Cigarettes

NIGP 66010 Cigarettes is an Item code under which state and local governments purchase tobacco products — primarily cigarettes, but also cigars, chewing tobacco, and roll-your-own tobacco — typically as part of broader canteen or commissary supply contracts for state institutions. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has solicited cigarettes and related tobacco products multiple times in 2026 as line items within larger assorted snack and beverage supply IFBs for the Mexia State Supported Living Center canteen, alongside beverages, prepared foods, candy, and miscellaneous items. State institutions with on-site canteens or commissaries are the primary buying bodies under this code; the mix reflects specialized procurement for confined or residential populations rather than general retail or commercial use. Vendors supplying tobacco products classified under NIGP 660-10 and 660-50 must provide proof of a current Texas Comptroller cigarette and tobacco permit to bid.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted three successive IFBs for the Mexia facility — IFB HHS0017722 (due July 31, 2026), IFB HHS0017722_V2 (due August 19, 2026), and IFB HHS0017722_V3 (due September 9, 2026) — each spanning approximately 130 line items and specifying firm, fixed pricing for all tobacco and food products. Historical annual spend for tobacco and snack products combined at the Mexia facility was $75,000 over September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Contract terms run September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with optional one-year extensions at HHSC's sole discretion. Vendors bear all delivery costs, including overtime and specialized handling, with deliveries restricted to 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on specified dates (excluding 11:00 AM to noon). Price adjustments may be permitted only at HHSC's discretion, correlating to the Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage Rate increases upon submission of proper documentation.