UNSPSC 53102100: Overalls and coveralls

UNSPSC 53102100 Overalls and coveralls, a Class code, covers the procurement of work apparel including coveralls, work pants, tactical uniforms, polo shirts, t-shirts, and related protective clothing for state and local workforce operations. State and local governments buy these items both as standalone apparel stock and bundled with embroidery, screen printing, and alteration services to support uniformed and non-uniformed departmental personnel. Recent solicitations show issuing bodies purchasing off-the-shelf blank apparel for in-house customization, branded uniform sets from manufacturers like Carhartt, and managed uniform programs where vendors handle both supply chain and web-based ordering portals with annual allowance tracking. Buyers include county governments (Hillsborough County, Florida), state agencies (Texas A&M Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection), city procurement divisions (Indianapolis, Phoenix, Austin), school districts (Temple Independent School District), and specialized public bodies (University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio). The work ranges from simple competitive quotes for departmental t-shirts and coveralls to complex multi-year managed uniform contracts with portal requirements, fitting services, quarterly reporting, and CPI-indexed pricing escalators.

Recent activity spans Texas, Florida, California, and Indiana, with the heaviest concentration in Texas. Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County's ITQ for uniforms and protective clothing (due November 2, 2026, estimated value $38,141 over two years); Texas A&M Forest Service's RFP for a single uniform provider covering 500+ employees across field, law enforcement, and business casual uniforms (due November 3, 2026, anticipated award value exceeding $100,000); Temple Independent School District's RFP for apparel and customization services across 15 campuses serving 8,700 students (due October 6, 2026); the City of Indianapolis and Marion County's IFB for Carhartt outdoor work wear and embroidery (due June 25, 2026, two-year term); CAL FIRE's IFB for coveralls and shop supply rental services across four locations (due August 13, 2026, three-year term beginning December 1, 2026); and the City of Phoenix's IFB for safety and non-safety uniforms, accessories, and related services across nine departments (five-year term commencing October 1, 2025). Cooperative purchasing vehicles, local business preferences, and small business set-asides appear frequently. Activity posted between May and October 2026 shows sustained demand for managed and as-needed apparel supply across municipal, county, state, and education sectors.