UNSPSC 52121703: Wash cloths

UNSPSC 52121703 Wash cloths, a Commodity code, covers wash cloths and bath linens that state and local governments procure for facility operations, inmate care, and supply chain fulfillment. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state departments (Ohio, Michigan Department of Corrections) and state-owned industrial operations. The scope encompasses terry washcloths and bath towels in volume quantities, often bundled with related linens and fabrics such as broadcloth, twill, and specialized knits in multi-year supply contracts.

Recent activity centers on the Midwest. Ohio posted solicitation 7096 for wash cloths and bath towels with proposals due June 25, 2026. The Michigan Department of Corrections awarded a three-year supply contract (RFP 26 1299 260000000550, Solicitation NIA14722600000005501) for fabrics, clear vinyl, and bed and bath linens for Michigan State Industries with proposals due June 12, 2026. The Michigan contract included 581,951 bath towel units and terry washcloths among 22 line items spanning textiles and vinyl. Following technical evaluation against five weighted criteria and a pricing phase, the Department of Corrections recommended awards to Focus Sales & Marketing Group LLC (Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business) at $422,609.62 and Spec-Tex Inc. at $3,240,966.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. The contract carries up to four one-year renewal options.