UNSPSC 52121608: Clips for table skirts

UNSPSC 52121608 Clips for table skirts is a Commodity code that in recent state and local solicitations covers branded promotional items and giveaways featuring clips, wristbands, lanyards, and other novelty goods. The Illinois Secretary of State has posted two RFQs under this code for the Organ Donor Program, seeking suppliers of eight product categories including heart-shaped chip clips with magnets (2,500–5,000 units), silicon wristbands in royal blue (10,000 units), polyester lanyards (5,000–10,000 units), ink pens, canvas tote bags, navy blue tablecloths, state-shaped key tags, and fold-up frisbee fans. The work is narrowly issuing from a single state agency rather than distributed across county, city, school, or transit authorities. Bidders must carry general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1 million, and worker's compensation as required by law. All items must be branded with the "Life Goes On" logo and received by August 15, 2026, with delivery FOB Destination to the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield.

Recent activity is concentrated in Illinois, with two sequential RFQs posted by the Illinois Secretary of State in May and June 2026. The first solicitation (26-350SOS-SOS35-B-52561, due May 22, 2026) included a union print-shop requirement and a "Made in USA" requirement; the second (26350SOSSOS35B52714, due June 5, 2026) is a rebid removing both the union requirement and the Made in USA requirement. Awards will go to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder for all items in the chosen category. Contract terms run from execution through June 30, 2026, with no renewal options in the rebid. Prior bid-cycle purchase orders are available on BidBuy to inform pricing strategy. Contact Aaron Reuben at areuben@ilsos.gov for questions.