UNSPSC 11162100: Specialty fabrics or cloth

UNSPSC 11162100 Specialty fabrics or cloth is a Class code covering commercial and institutional upholstery, drapery, and awning fabrics that state and local governments procure for furniture refurbishment, facility furnishings, and infrastructure applications. State and local agencies purchase these materials as finished goods ready for direct use or integration into other products, typically in tiered volumes through term contracts. The issuing bodies include state departments of corrections and administrative services acting as centralized procurement offices for multiple state entities, suggesting that specialty fabrics are sourced through cooperative purchasing arrangements rather than by individual agencies or departments.

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services posted ITB 26PSX0164 on August 7, 2026, requesting bids for awning, drapery, and upholstery fabrics with a response deadline of September 2, 2026. The contract spans five years (September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2031) and covers multiple fabric categories including woven upholstery, vinyl materials, and canvas awning stock, with pricing structured on volume tiers (1–50 yards, 51–250 yards, 250+ yards) and annual price adjustments capped to the U.S. Producer Price Index for textile products. Connecticut applies a micro-business price preference of up to 10% for firms with gross revenues not exceeding three million dollars, and a 15% preference for veteran-owned micro businesses certified by the Connecticut State Department of Veteran Affairs. Award is based primarily on pricing, with secondary consideration for specification conformance, past performance, financial responsibility, and delivery terms. The contractor must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate.