NIGP 85515: Costumes and Accessories

NIGP 85515 Costumes and Accessories, an Item code, covers the procurement of uniforms, costumes, and related accessories for school districts and other state and local entities. State and local governments use this code to buy performance attire—guard uniforms, dance uniforms, spirit uniforms, and miscellaneous costume items—for fine arts programs, athletic departments, and special events. The buying base includes independent school districts and their athletics and performing-arts departments, which consolidate uniform purchases across multiple performance groups into single solicitations to streamline vendor management and procurement cycles.

Northside Independent School District in Bexar County, Texas recently issued IFB #2026-086 on May 12, 2026, with a June 2, 2026 response deadline, consolidating two expiring uniform contracts into a single sealed-bid procurement. The IFB requires all current vendors to recompete; the District specified that failure to respond will affect vendors' ability to continue business. Proposals must include shipping and handling to San Antonio, Texas. The source shows no activity outside this Texas school district opportunity and does not disclose award value, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendor names.