NIGP 31030: Envelopes, Plain, Stock Sizes

NIGP 31030 Envelopes, Plain, Stock Sizes is an Item code under which state and local governments procure plain and printed envelope stock in standard and custom sizes, window and non-window configurations, and with and without imprinting — along with printing and delivery services for large-volume envelope production. Recent solicitations show demand for routine supply contracts covering multiple envelope types (kraft, Tyvek, white wove, and specialty stocks) as well as specialized high-volume printing and delivery work, most notably from state departments managing centralized procurement for agency-wide use and from counties and municipalities purchasing direct.

Issuing bodies span state procurement offices (California Department of General Services, California Department of Motor Vehicles, Idaho Division of Purchasing), counties (Orange County), cities (Phoenix), school districts (Northside Independent School District, Washington County School District), and special-purpose districts (Central Florida Tourism Oversight District). California state agencies account for a significant share of recent high-value opportunities; the California Department of Motor Vehicles alone has posted multiple envelope printing and delivery IFBs ranging from $642,200 to $1,074,834 in estimated contract value. State envelope contracts typically run one to two years with optional extensions and are structured as indefinite-quantity agreements with mandatory or optional participation by subordinate agencies, cities, counties, and school districts. Representative recent opportunities include the Idaho Division of Purchasing issuing ITB 1412 (statewide envelopes, response due October 28, 2026, estimated annual expenditure approximately $400,000 covering approximately 8,500,000 envelopes across multiple stock types with a one-year initial term and anticipated five-year total term); the City of Phoenix issuing IFB260336 (envelopes, response due September 1, 2026, five-year supply agreement subject to DBE-N compliance requirements); and the California Department of Motor Vehicles issuing IFB 26-060 (printing and delivery of five #10 envelope variants, response due June 5, 2026, estimated contract cost $1,074,834.80 for twelve months). Set-asides and preferences vary by issuer — California DMV procurements include SBE, DVBE participation incentives (3–5 percent), and TACPA preference; Phoenix applies DBE-N requirements; and Orange County, California offers 5 percent preference for certified local small business and DVBE vendors. Large-volume printing work typically requires proof submission and test pallet delivery within two weeks of contract execution, with main delivery occurring over four to six months and pricing calculated on a per-1,000-envelope basis.