NIGP 98364: Robes, Caps, and Gowns (Choir and Graduation), Rental or Lease

NIGP 98364 Robes, Caps, And Gowns (Choir And Graduation), Rental Or Lease is an Item code under which state and local governments solicit graduation regalia, cords, and related supplies for K–12 and higher-education institutions. Recent solicitations reflect purchase of complete graduation sets (gowns, caps, hoods, tassels) customizable to institutional colors and sizing, as well as specialized items like CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) cords. School districts and community college systems are the primary issuing bodies, with both K–12 districts and multi-campus higher-education systems using competitive procurement to establish vendor relationships on an as-needed basis. The code captures both single-purchase orders and indefinite-quantity arrangements where the district reserves discretion over spending and vendor utilization.

Recent activity spans the Southwest and Southeast. Fulton County Schools (Georgia) issued an RFQ for CTAE graduation cords due September 1, 2026 (Solicitation 12427); Gallup McKinley County Schools (New Mexico) posted an RFP for graduation regalia sets across nine high schools due September 4, 2026 (RFP202703BK); and the Maricopa County Community Colleges District (Arizona) issued RFP 3607-6 on May 4, 2026, due June 10, 2026, for an indefinite-quantity, indefinite-delivery contract providing graduation regalia and related supplies across its multi-college system on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum. The MCCCD procurement is non-exclusive and open to all qualified vendors regardless of certification status, with award based on price competitiveness, product quality, delivery capability, and vendor reliability.