UNSPSC 54101603: Rings

UNSPSC 54101603 Rings (Commodity) encompasses costume jewelry rings and related items that state and local governments procure for retail, educational, or public-facing purposes. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects purchasing of specialty costume jewelry — including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings alongside rings — typically for gift shops, museums, and visitor centers operated by county and municipal agencies. Volusia County, Florida, and similar local jurisdictions issue invitations for branded or proprietary costume jewelry lines meeting specific design and material requirements, often through multi-year master agreements. Eligible suppliers are manufacturers, designers, private-label brand owners, and direct importers; resellers and distributors are excluded. Vendors must provide three references for comparable work completed within the prior three years and submit a Vendor Questionnaire.

Volusia County issued IFB 26-B-93JJ on August 13, 2026, seeking sea-life-inspired costume jewelry for the Marine Science Center Gift Shop, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026 (3:00 p.m. EST) and a question deadline of July 29, 2026. The County intends to award a three-year master agreement with two optional one-year renewals, targeting approximately 858 units across 21 specific items (sea turtle, seahorse, shark, starfish, jellyfish, and octopus designs in various materials and finishes). Delivery is required within fourteen days of order to 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, Florida 32127; pricing must remain firm for at least ninety days from solicitation opening, with FOB Destination and all packing and shipping included. A 3% local preference applies to respondents with documented permanent business locations in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia County for at least six months; a 2% preference applies to prime contractors using local subcontractors representing 51% or greater of total work. The County reserves the right to award to multiple bidders, reject all responses, or cancel the solicitation, with payment on undisputed invoices within forty-five business days of receipt.