NIGP 80025: Boots, Rubber, Waders, Safety Toe

NIGP Item 80025, Boots, Rubber, Waders, Safety Toe, covers specialized protective footwear that state and local governments procure for emergency services, field operations, and municipal personnel in hazardous environments. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing safety boots designed for swift water rescue, general municipal safety operations, and multi-department as-needed supply. Issuing bodies include county emergency services departments, municipal procurement offices, and town purchasing operations across Florida and Texas. The code draws activity from single-jurisdiction procurements and appears to support both specialized rescue operations and routine municipal safety-equipment contracts awarded on an as-needed basis with firm-fixed unit pricing and no set-aside restrictions.

Sarasota County, Florida issued a Quick Quote (2026QQ688) in May 2026 seeking NRS storm boots (11 units) alongside other swift water rescue equipment, due May 22, 2026, with a $50,000 ceiling and delivery required within 30 days. The City of Fort Worth, Texas released RFP 26-0140 in April 2026 for safety footwear including ANSI Z41.11-1991 compliant options with steel-toe or composite toe protection, waterproofing, and slip-resistant soles, with evaluation weighted 25 points toward mobile fitting and delivery capability, 25 points toward cost and service responsiveness, and a mandatory 30 percent Small Business participation goal, due May 14, 2026. The Town of Palm Beach, Florida posted RFB 2026032 in April 2026 for safety items and accessories on a one-year as-needed basis, due May 4, 2026. The geographic spread centers on Florida and Texas; recent activity reflects recurring county and municipal demand for boots and protective footwear supporting both specialized rescue operations and general municipal safety inventories.