UNSPSC 42131500: Patient clothing

In this classification, this class includes clothing utilized by patients undergoing medical treatment.

UNSPSC 42131500 Patient clothing is a Class code under which state and local governments procure undergarments, socks, nightwear, and related apparel for institutional populations, primarily inmates in correctional facilities. The work involves supplying new, durable clothing items that meet exact sample specifications, withstand repeated commercial laundry cycles, and are delivered on firm fixed-fee contracts with performance bonds. Issuing bodies under this code include county sheriff departments and correctional authorities managing multiple detention facilities.

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner Department posted a competitive bid (IFB 0603006409CC, due March 27, 2026) for inmate underclothing and related items to supply three jail facilities—Central Men's Jail, Theo Lacy Facility, and James A. Musick Facility—across ten line items including women's panties and sports bras, men's t-shirts and boxer shorts, nightgowns, sweatshirts in gray and orange, socks, and shoelaces, with annual usage ranging from 5 dozen to 7,200 dozen units per item. The contract is a three-year firm fixed-fee with two-year renewal option; contractors must confirm orders within one business day and deliver within thirty calendar days, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Orange County extends a five percent price preference to Orange County Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified vendors, or eight percent for entities holding both certifications. Performance and payment bonds are required, with no price increases permitted in year one and subsequent increases requiring documented cost proof and thirty days' notice. A cooperative purchasing provision allows other government entities to use the contract under identical terms, with contractors owing a two percent administrative rebate on subordinate sales. Recent activity is concentrated in Orange County, California.