UNSPSC 60101807: Prayer beads

UNSPSC 60101807 Prayer beads is a Commodity code that describes religious devotional items procured by state correctional departments for resale to incarcerated individuals through canteen operations. The Colorado Department of Corrections has posted two closely related RFQs for faith items—including prayer beads, prayer rugs, Bibles, Qur'ans, yarmulkes, medicine bags, and sage across Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and Native American traditions—for delivery to its Canon City facility. State corrections departments are the primary issuing bodies under this code, soliciting products that meet strict security and packaging requirements: all items must be housed in plastic containers (preferably clear), contain no glass, metal, or alcohol, and withstand high-altitude transportation. Bidders must submit 3–5 product samples at their expense for evaluation by a Canteen Review Committee, which assesses items for security risks, religious appropriateness, and physical safety before award. Awarded vendors face strict delivery windows (Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MST) and cannot substitute products without written authorization; delivery drivers require criminal background clearance and must execute search-authorization forms. Pricing is firm for 180 days post-award, with limited annual adjustment allowances and mandatory justification and written approval for increases.

The Colorado Department of Corrections represents the identifiable recent activity under this code. The two most recent opportunities—RFQ RFQCFCA20260000062 (posted June 8, 2026, due June 16, 2026) and RFQ RFQCFCA20260000061 (posted May 29, 2026, due June 9, 2026)—are substantially identical in scope, suggesting a standing or recurring canteen supply need. Colorado is the only state with documented recent solicitation activity under this code. Contract terms run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal for up to two additional one-year periods. Awarded bidders must register with the Colorado Secretary of State, complete an Enhanced Criminal Background Investigation within 30 days of notification, and maintain $1 million commercial general liability insurance. SDVOSB certification is requested but not mandated. The code shows narrow, specialized activity concentrated in state DOC procurement rather than broader local-government adoption.