UNSPSC 53101500: Slacks and trousers and shorts

UNSPSC 53101500 Slacks and trousers and shorts (Class) encompasses the purchase and rental of work uniforms, operational apparel, and specialized protective garments for state and local employees—facilities maintenance staff, public safety personnel, school employees, and paratransit drivers. Recent state and local solicitations show demand for flame-resistant and high-visibility garments meeting NFPA and ASTM standards; embroidered or screened organizational insignia; and vendor-managed sizing across standard and extended ranges (XS–5XL and beyond). The issuing bodies include state agencies, county sheriffs' offices and commissions, municipal police and fire departments, independent school districts, and transit authorities. Texas and Georgia drive recent activity, with recent opportunities posted by the Texas Facilities Commission, Clayton County Board of Commissioners, City of Phoenix, San Antonio Independent School District, and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

Representative recent opportunities span multiple service models. The Texas Facilities Commission issued RFP 0007240 (due July 7, 2026) for uniform purchase and rental services across four Austin locations, seeking separate contractors for rental and outright purchase, with rental uniforms for 300 facilities maintenance staff requiring navy and light-blue poly-cotton blends and fire-resistant garments meeting ATPV 8 rating and ASTM 1506/NFPA 2112; the Clayton County Board of Commissioners posted ITB #26-57 (due July 9, 2026) for public safety uniforms for approximately 500 police employees, requiring a local showroom within 45 miles of Jonesboro, Georgia, on-site measurement and alteration services, and delivery within 30 calendar days. The City of Phoenix issued RFQ 26-0058 (due April 16, 2026) for battle dress uniforms, fatigue apparel, and embroidered headwear for Arizona Task Force 1 and the Phoenix Fire Department, with delivery FOB destination and a five-year term. San Antonio Independent School District issued RFP #26-008(BS) (due March 17, 2026) for uniforms for approximately 7,000 students across twelve specialty campuses, incorporating a Student Voucher Program for economically disadvantaged pupils and requiring mandatory discounts from retail pricing. Most solicitations require minimum 3–5 years of relevant uniform or apparel experience, workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance in the $1–2 million range, and demonstration of reliable on-site fitting, embroidery, and alteration capabilities.