UNSPSC 56101506: Futons

UNSPSC 56101506 Futons (Commodity) covers mattress procurement for state and local institutional use, particularly for fire departments, university dormitories, and mental health facilities. Recent state and local solicitations show demand for institutional-grade mattresses spanning twin extra-long and queen-sized formats with fire-retardant construction, high-density foam cores, and plush toppers. Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices, state higher-education systems, university facilities management, state mental health agencies, and municipal fire departments. Specifications typically require compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission flammability standards (16 CFR 1632 and 1633), California Technical Bulletin 129, UL fire-test standards, and Certi-PUR foam certification, with delivery to multiple locations during business hours and pre-arrangement protocols. Vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance ($2 million general aggregate minimum) and provide certificates of insurance, E-Verify compliance affidavits, and project references before award.

Recent activity spans Georgia, South Dakota, and Florida. Gwinnett County issued IWQ #127394 on July 13, 2026 (due July 20, 2026) for 87 mattress sets across eight fire stations, with unit pricing including delivery and hauling away of old units. The South Dakota Board of Regents issued 26IFB19840 on June 11, 2026 (due June 30, 2026) for consolidated procurement across South Dakota State University (20 mattresses, delivery by July 15) and Dakota State University (94 mattresses, delivery by July 24). The State of Georgia issued IWQ 129836 on June 8, 2026 (due June 15, 2026) for specialized mental health facility mattresses. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue issued 26P00334 on May 28, 2026 for 25 twin extra-long mattresses (model Amaz Pillow Top). Columbus State University issued 53000ERFQ0000016602026 on April 30, 2026 (due May 6, 2026) for 1,000 student dormitory mattresses. Award protocols follow lowest responsive and responsible bidder standards with right to split or reject bids.