UNSPSC 53102713: Ushers uniforms

UNSPSC 53102713 Ushers uniforms, a Commodity code, encompasses work uniforms and specialized apparel for operational and protective use across state and local agencies, ranging from crew-neck t-shirts with embroidered logos for administrative departments to Class A and Class B formal uniforms for law enforcement and fire personnel. Recent solicitations show active procurement spanning pet-care operations, forestry services, school marching bands, police departments, fire rescue, transit authorities, school safety personnel, and municipal facilities maintenance—with scope varying from simple unisex apparel with screen-printed identifiers to complex technical packages including body armor, ballistic shields, tactical gear, and integrated online ordering portals with inventory management and employee allowance tracking. Issuing bodies include county commissions, state agencies, independent school districts, municipal governments, and special-purpose districts; repeat buyers include the City of St. Petersburg (Florida), Clayton County (Georgia), and state purchasing offices establishing master agreements for multi-agency use.

Recent activity clusters in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and South Carolina. Representative current opportunities include Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners requesting competitive quotes for Pet Resources Department uniforms (t-shirts, polos, scrub wear) under ITQ-27-00013 due November 2, 2026 at $38,141.00 over two years; Texas A&M Forest Service issuing an RFP for a single uniform provider serving 500+ employees across field, law enforcement, and business casual categories due November 3, 2026 with anticipated annual award value exceeding $100,000; Fontana Unified School District (California) requesting sealed bids for band uniforms due November 6, 2026; Henry County (Georgia) soliciting Police Department uniforms annually through competitive sealed bids with local-vendor preference; and Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners issuing a comprehensive RFP for Fire Rescue, Animal Care & Control, and Palm Tran uniforms requiring a physical storefront and online ordering portal, with Fire Rescue alone representing approximately $3.9 million spend over three years. Contracts typically run one to three years with optional renewals, demand web-based ordering systems, and include firm pricing, expedited delivery (14–45 days standard, faster for stock items), and ancillary services such as embroidery, alterations, measurements, and patch attachment at no additional cost.