NIGP 96278: Sewing, Embroidery, Embossing, and Alteration Services

NIGP 96278 Sewing, Embroidery, Embossing, and Alteration Services, an Item code, encompasses the design, production, alteration, and customization of garments and apparel through embroidery, screen printing, heat transfer, patch application, and related finishing services. State and local governments procure under this code to outfit employees across operational and administrative functions—facilities maintenance, fire and emergency services, paratransit operations, and executive personnel—with custom uniforms, apparel, and headwear that incorporate organizational logos, emblems, and branding. Recent solicitations show demand for both rental uniform programs with recurring laundry, repair, and replacement services and outright purchase of specialized apparel, including fire-resistant garments meeting ATPV and NFPA standards, embroidered work shirts and polos, and custom outerwear. The issuing-body mix includes state facilities commissions (Texas Facilities Commission), county utilities and transportation authorities (Clayton County Water Authority, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners), cities (City of Richardson, City of St. Petersburg, City of Phoenix, City of DeBary), and school districts (Alpine School District), indicating broad geographic demand across institutional procurement categories.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with representative solicitations including the Texas Facilities Commission's June 2026 RFP 0007240 for uniform purchase and rental services at four state locations in Austin (due July 7, 2026), the City of St. Petersburg's April 2026 IFB 26-208 for citywide custom uniform and apparel services encompassing screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer, and alterations across a 43-item market basket (due May 14, 2026), and Hillsborough County's February 2026 ITB 26-00136 for uniform polos and apparel with embroidered logos under a two-year estimated contract value of $112,268.51 (due February 27, 2026). The City of Phoenix issued RFQ 26-0058 in March 2026 for embroidered hats, battle dress uniforms, and custom tactical gear for the Fire Department's Urban Search and Rescue program (due April 16, 2026). The Alpine School District's April 2026 RFP sought a five-year vendor contract to supply and service Bernina sewing machines and serger equipment across 21 high schools and 15 middle schools in Utah County (due April 27, 2026). Contract structures typically span two to five years with options to renew, firm pricing guarantees for the initial term, delivery timelines of 14 to 30 days, and insurance requirements ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage.