UNSPSC 91101803: Costume rental

UNSPSC 91101803 Costume rental is a Commodity code covering design, production, and rental of costumes and related apparel for institutional use—particularly mascot costumes, theatrical uniforms, and event-wear for school districts, colleges, and municipalities. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying custom mascot costumes with detailed performance specifications, fine arts uniforms (guard, dance, spirit) for school districts, and rental inventory for institutional events. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Dallas ISD, Northside ISD, Sarasota County Schools), community colleges (Community College of Rhode Island), and municipalities (City of Southlake). Solicitations typically bundle costume rental or supply with ancillary services—event equipment rental, installation support, maintenance, cleaning, repair, and warranty coverage—reflecting the institutional demand for turnkey supplier relationships rather than transactional purchases. Contract terms run 12 to 60 months with renewal options, and evaluation criteria weight vendor experience, past performance with the buyer, quality, and Small Business Enterprise participation goals (Dallas ISD targets 30 percent SBE; Rhode Island requires 15 percent Minority Business Enterprise participation).

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida school districts, with secondary activity in Rhode Island and scattered municipal procurement. The Community College of Rhode Island is seeking design and production of a modular Knight mascot costume (RFQ27006983, due October 5, 2026), requiring flame-retardant materials, internal cooling, and two-year warranty with optional maintenance and repair pricing. Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP for event and tradeshow rentals including audio/visual equipment and digital services (SW250418, due October 22, 2026) on a three-year term with two one-year renewal options. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio issued an IFB for fine arts uniforms including guard, dance, and spirit uniforms (IFB #2026-086, due June 2, 2026), consolidating two expiring contracts. The City of Southlake, Texas solicited indoor and outdoor event equipment rental (RFP2601B180LK260004, due June 19, 2026) with September 2026 start and annual renewal options. These opportunities reflect institutional reliance on established vendor relationships—incumbent vendors face non-response penalties, and districts require proof of prior experience and references.