NIGP 20787: Tapes, Tape Cartridges, Tape Cassettes, Tape Reels, Tape Labels, etc.

NIGP 20787 Tapes, Tape Cartridges, Tape Cassettes, Tape Reels, Tape Labels, Etc., an Item code, represents storage media and labeling supplies that state and local governments purchase for archival, backup, and records-management applications. The scope of work encompasses physical tape media in various formats (cartridges, cassettes, reels) and associated labeling materials used to organize, identify, and maintain data storage and physical records within municipal, county, and library systems. Recent solicitation activity shows that public libraries and government departments are the primary buyers, acquiring these materials to support both legacy tape-based systems and ongoing records retention requirements.

The City of Philadelphia Free Library posted a micro purchase (Solicitation B2728202) on October 14, 2026, with quotes due October 21, 2026, requesting tape and labeling supplies for delivery to the Ogontz Branch Library at 6017 Ogontz Avenue. The contract ceiling is $45,000, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers from January 1, 2020 and rounded to the nearest $1,000, with a contract term of 365 days. The City requires quotes submitted electronically through PHLContracts; vendors must complete and maintain a Consent and Authorization Agreement in their profile and quote all line items to be eligible for award consideration. Delivery pricing must be included in quoted prices and cannot be modified post-award. All successful vendors must register with the Philadelphia Department of Revenue and meet City business tax compliance requirements, carry workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, general liability insurance with a minimum limit of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability insurance with a minimum limit of $300,000 per occurrence where applicable, with the City named as additional insured.