NIGP 85084: Ticking, Mattress and Pillow, Synthetic and Waterproofed

NIGP 85084 Ticking, Mattress And Pillow, Synthetic And Waterproofed is an Item code covering the supply of synthetic and waterproofed mattresses, pillows, and related textile components to state and local institutions. State and local governments procure under this code primarily for residential housing in higher-education institutions, correctional facilities, and student dormitory operations. Recent solicitations show demand for foam mattresses with fire-retardant coverings compliant with federal flammability standards (CFR 1632, CPSC 16 CFR 1633, California Technical Bulletin 129), synthetic pillow covers (including clear vinyl), and bulk textile materials including polyurethane-coated nylon ticking. Issuing bodies include state boards of regents, university systems, education service centers operating cooperative purchasing vehicles, and state departments of criminal justice. The Texas Education Service Center Cooperative and regional education service centers in Texas appear as repeat buyers; the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts procures textiles including synthetic components for statewide use by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Recent activity spans Texas, South Dakota, Georgia, and Wisconsin. The Texas Education Service Center Cooperative issued RFQ IW260238 for clear vinyl pillows (due August 14, 2026); the South Dakota Board of Regents solicited dual-firmness foam mattresses with polyurethane-coated nylon covers for South Dakota State University and Dakota State University (due June 30, 2026); Columbus State University in Georgia issued an eRFQ for 1,000 student mattresses (due May 6, 2026); and the Texas Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division posted IFB 304T-26-850A2 covering 39 line items including clear vinyl, thermal knit fabric, cotton batting, and jersey knit fabrics for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities across multiple locations (due June 25, 2026, with certified laboratory testing reports required and pricing subject to a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee).