NIGP 80048: Shoes, Casual, Men's and Boys

NIGP 80048 Shoes, Casual, Men's and Boys, an Item code, covers casual and athletic footwear procured by state correctional departments, county sheriffs' offices, and municipal agencies for institutional populations and public-service distribution. State and local governments buy under this code primarily for correctional facility populations—both standard-issue canvas tennis shoes for daily wear and specialty athletic models for honor dorm and inmate programs—and for municipal heat-relief distribution to vulnerable populations. The issuing bodies include state departments of corrections, county sheriff's offices managing detention facilities, and city municipal departments distributing community services. Correctional procurement dominates recent activity, with institutions specifying technical requirements such as Velcro closures without metal fasteners to prevent contraband concealment and reinforced canvas construction designed for secure environments.

Recent opportunities span Missouri, Illinois, and Arizona. The Missouri Department of Corrections issued IFB ER234R6034 on June 10, 2026, for a one-time purchase of approximately 4,544 pairs of men's Adidas athletic shoes for honor dorms across nineteen institutional locations statewide, with bids due July 9, 2026. Cook County, Illinois, Sheriff's Office issued IFB 2612-01232 on April 3, 2026, for canvas tennis shoes specifically designed for correctional use, requiring delivery of 9,410 pairs across five size categories over three years, with bids due April 29, 2026. The City of Phoenix issued IFB 26-0046 on March 17, 2026, for a five-year heat relief supplies contract that includes 1,000 pairs of shoes among a broader range of community relief items, with offers due December 12, 2025. Vendors pursuing correctional shoe contracts should expect all-or-nothing bid structures, firm fixed pricing with freight prepaid delivery, and institutional acceptance requirements; some jurisdictions offer set-aside preferences such as American-made product bonuses and service-disabled veteran certifications.