UNSPSC 53101600: Shirts and blouses

UNSPSC 53101600 Shirts and blouses (Class) encompasses apparel procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitation activity under this code emphasizes decorated items — screen-printed and embroidered shirts, polos, and related apparel — rather than plain garment supply alone. Temple Independent School District (TISD) is soliciting a multi-vendor contract for apparel and accessories with custom screen printing and embroidery services to support 15 campuses; the City of Richardson is separately pursuing an annual requirements contract for embroidered items. Both solicitations structure awards around best value, vendor qualifications, and prior performance rather than price alone, and both contemplate ongoing replenishment with no guaranteed minimum volumes. Issuing bodies include independent school districts and municipalities; the mix suggests procurement driven by operational and branded-apparel needs across administrative and student-facing functions.

Activity is concentrated in Texas. TISD posted RFP00627 on September 1, 2026, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and written questions due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT; the District reserves the right to award to a single vendor, multiple vendors, or by line item and will evaluate price, product availability, quality, delivery time, customization capabilities, and prior performance, with the contract valid for one year plus two optional one-year renewals upon Board approval. The City of Richardson posted solicitation 5526 on May 14, 2026, with bids due June 16, 2026; this opportunity is open to qualified vendors in Dallas County and emphasizes embroidery services experience, five professional references, and detailed pricing via a provided grid. Vendors should expect payment via Electronic Funds Transfer with Net 30 terms and FOB Destination delivery; freight costs are vendor-prepaid. No minimum purchase volume is guaranteed under either contract.