NIGP 80072: Shoes and Boots, Safety Toe

NIGP 80072 Shoes and Boots, Safety Toe is an Item code under which state and local governments procure safety footwear meeting ASTM F2413-18 or ANSI standards, typically supplied through a combination of mobile fitting services, on-site delivery, and online ordering channels for municipal employees across public works, utilities, police, and water service departments. The scope includes steel-toe or composite-toe boots, safety walking shoes, slip-resistant and waterproof footwear, and specialized variants such as electrical hazard and metatarsal protection; vendors must provide fitting services, maintain return and exchange policies (typically 30 days), and supply compatible accessories including socks and insoles. City and county purchasing divisions dominate recent solicitation activity; the City of Indianapolis and Marion County Purchasing Division, the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department, the City of Fort Worth, and the Town of Palm Beach all posted requests between April and June 2026. Buyers typically award on firm-fixed pricing with delivery timelines ranging from one week for standard orders to two days for expedited requests, and many enforce small-business participation goals or preferences in evaluation scoring.

Recent activity spans Indiana, California, Texas, and Florida. The City of Indianapolis and Marion County issued RFB11EAL216 (due July 9, 2026) for on-site safety shoes across multiple city agencies, requiring a dedicated shoe-mobile with an inventory of at least 1,000 pairs and conformance to ASTM F2413-18 PT Class 75 standards, with an estimated annual volume of approximately 685 pairs and a two-year initial term. The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department issued RFQ197154 (due May 11, 2026) for a safety footwear program offering employees annual allowances up to $600 per fiscal year, with vendors required to provide mobile truck services at least twice yearly, an online portal, and in-store purchasing options across the utilities, public works, and community services departments. The City of Fort Worth issued RFP 26-0140 (due May 14, 2026) on a non-exclusive as-needed basis, evaluating proposals on best-value criteria including cost (15 points), small-business participation (20 points), company experience (15 points), ability to meet needs (25 points), and mobile service capability (25 points), with a 30 percent small-business participation goal and initial one-year terms renewable for up to four additional years.