NIGP 61525: Clipboards, Arch Boards, etc.

NIGP 61525 Clipboards, Arch Boards, Etc., an Item code, covers writing surfaces and portable work platforms that state and local governments procure for classroom, office, and field operations. The School Board of Polk County, Florida's recent solicitation (IFB 029RW0126, response due January 8, 2026) illustrates the scope: the district sought clipboards alongside binders, index cards, file folders, pencils, post-it notes, staplers, chart tablets, and transparent tape for a six-month classroom and office supplies contract with an estimated value of approximately $88,000. School districts represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, though counties, municipalities, and state departments also procure these items for general operations.

The School Board of Polk County in Florida represents the most recent documented activity. The district requires sealed bids through VendorLink with firm pricing for the six-month contract period (February 1 through July 31, 2026), delivery to the warehouse in Bartow, and compliance with an Affidavit Regarding Foreign Countries of Concern (excluding ownership or control by entities from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria). Bidders must identify approved brand names and model numbers with no substitutions except for manufacturer discontinuation, submit E-Verify certification, and register on VendorLink. Drug-Free Workplace Certification provides competitive advantage when bids are otherwise equal. Out-of-state bidders must submit a legal opinion on state bidding preferences. The School Board reserves the right to purchase additional quantities, delete items, and adjust pricing after 90 days if marketplace conditions justify it.