UNSPSC 54101600: Imitation jewelry

UNSPSC 54101600 Imitation jewelry is a Class code covering costume jewelry and fashion accessories that state and local governments procure for retail resale, gift shops, and institutional merchandise operations. The recent activity under this code shows state and local buyers sourcing themed costume jewelry—necklaces, bracelets, and earrings featuring specific design motifs—for branded retail environments and visitor-oriented venues. Volusia County, Florida, a county government, is the primary recent issuing body under this code, soliciting sea-life-inspired costume jewelry items for the Marine Science Center Gift Shop. County procurement offices represent the dominant issuing-body type soliciting under this Class code in the current market; the scope favors direct manufacturers, designers, private-label brand owners, and importers over distributors or resellers, with local-preference provisions that incentivize regional sourcing.

Volusia County's IFB 26-B-93JJ, posted August 13, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, exemplifies current procurement activity under the code. The County is seeking 858 units across 21 specific costume jewelry items—sea turtle, seahorse, shark, starfish, jellyfish, and octopus designs in various materials and finishes—with a three-year Master Agreement and two optional one-year renewals. The solicitation applies a 3% local preference for vendors with a documented permanent business location of at least six months in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia County, and a 2% preference for prime contractors utilizing qualifying local subcontractors representing 51% or greater of total work. All merchandise must be proprietary to the bidder or manufactured exclusively under the bidder's brand or private-label arrangement, with delivery to 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, Florida within fourteen days of order and pricing firm for ninety days from solicitation opening. Payment terms are net 45 business days on undisputed invoices.