UNSPSC 53102100: Overalls and coveralls

UNSPSC 53102100 Overalls and coveralls (Class) covers work apparel and uniform procurement by state and local governments, including tactical uniforms, combat apparel, firefighting ensembles, embroidered work wear, and rental or lease arrangements for maintenance and operational staff. Recent state and local solicitations under this code span generalist work wear (Carhartt jackets, bib overalls, and dungarees for city maintenance and emergency services) through specialized tactical and structural firefighting gear meeting NFPA standards, with embroidery, alterations, fitting services, and onsite distribution capabilities consistently required across issuing bodies. Cities, counties, transit authorities, and state police departments are the primary buyers; the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), seeking uniforms for 3,800 employees across multiple job classifications, represents one of the largest active opportunities. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (Austin, Richardson, Dallas, Hillsborough County), Florida (Walton County, Broward County), Illinois (State Police), Massachusetts (MBTA), Indiana (Indianapolis and Marion County), and Arizona (Phoenix). Issuing bodies range from state police and fire departments to county transportation districts and facility maintenance divisions.

Representative recent procurements include the City of Indianapolis and Marion County's IFB for Carhartt outdoor work wear with an estimated 500 units per line item across multiple sizes (due June 25, 2026), the City of Austin's IFB for tactical uniforms, ballistic vests, and embroidery services for Austin Development Services with a five-percent local business discount and Travis/Hays/Williamson county facility requirement (due June 16, 2026), the MBTA's RFP 194-25 for uniforms and accessories covering 3,800 employees with mandatory pre-bid on February 17, 2026, and contract execution estimated for May 15, 2026, and the Illinois State Police's two concurrent combat apparel procurements (due February 10 and February 26, 2026). Hillsborough County's ITQ for Sunshine Line paratransit uniforms represents the lower end of the spectrum at $30,862 over two years with 50 employees. Contracts typically run two to five years with optional renewals, require firm first-year pricing with capped annual escalators thereafter, mandate onsite fitting and alterations at no additional cost, and include embroidery or screen printing with county/agency logos.