NIGP 61509: Binders: Chain, Post, Prong, Ring, etc.

NIGP 61509 Binders: Chain, Post, Prong, Ring, Etc., an Item code, encompasses file folders, expandable binders, and related filing and binding products that state and local governments procure for records management and administrative operations. Recent solicitations show school districts, sheriffs' offices, and corrections departments purchasing custom-printed end-tab file folders with color-coded labels, expandable binders in multiple sizes, and classification folders with reinforced construction to withstand frequent handling and storage demands across multiple office and operational locations.

State and local issuing bodies pursuing this code include county sheriff and coroner divisions, school districts, and state correctional systems. The County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner conducted an IFB in June 2026 for file folders and labels, with delivery to two locations and a three-year contract term plus two renewal options; pricing is firm fixed with a five percent preference for County of Orange Local Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certified vendors. Washington County School District issued an IFB in May 2026 for instructional and paper supplies including binders, folders, and clips as part of a broader educational supplies procurement running through January 2027, with multiple contract awards anticipated based on cost and freight considerations. The State of Florida solicited custom classification file folders for correctional institutions under ITB-26-061 with a July 31, 2026 response date, requiring physical bid samples demonstrating compliance with Section 4.4 specifications; Addendum #001 revised the timeline and Addendum #002 provided written answers to vendor questions. Recent activity spans California, Florida, Utah, and Washington, with school districts and public safety agencies as primary buyers. The code shows modest but consistent procurement activity driven by recurring operational demand for custodial records management, inmate tracking, and classroom organization rather than project-driven or event-specific purchasing.