UNSPSC 53111503: Boys boots

UNSPSC 53111503 Boys boots is a Commodity code purchasing safety and occupational footwear for municipal and utility employees. Recent solicitations show state and local governments using this code to procure protective footwear meeting ASTM F2413-18 standards, work boots for public safety and public works personnel, and specialized footwear for utility and emergency responders. The work encompasses both individual unit purchases and blanket or master-agreement pricing structures where vendors provide catalog discounts or fixed-price arrangements, often bundled within broader uniform and apparel procurement initiatives or standalone safety equipment programs.

The City of Waxahachie (Texas) and City of Palo Alto Utilities Department (California) represent the issuing-body mix, with activity spanning municipal departments and utilities. The Waxahachie procurement (RFP20240920, due October 15, 2024) targets footwear as one component of a five-category uniform package including body armor and public safety apparel, evaluated on cost (40 points), quality of services (20 points), delivery timeline (20 points), and vendor experience (20 points), with a two-year initial term and three optional one-year renewals. The Palo Alto Utilities RFQ (RFQ197154, due May 11, 2026) focuses exclusively on safety footwear—safety boots with six-inch minimum height, walking shoes with ankle support, fire boots, and climbing boots—delivered through three channels: mobile truck services at specified municipal locations at least twice yearly, an online portal for employee information entry, and in-store purchasing options. Palo Alto employees receive annual safety footwear allowance vouchers up to $600 per fiscal year, and vendors must accept returns or exchanges within thirty days. Award in Palo Alto goes to the highest percentage-discount bidder based on manufacturer catalog prices, fixed for a minimum of one year, with contract terms of three years plus a two-year extension option.