NIGP 61562: Pads and Tablets: Analysis, Columnar, Figure, Memo, Note, Ruled, Post-It Notes, Telephone Message, etc.

NIGP 61562 Pads and Tablets: Analysis, Columnar, Figure, Memo, Note, Ruled, Post-It Notes, Telephone Message, Etc., an Item code, encompasses composition books, memo pads, notepads, ruled pads, and specialty writing surfaces that school districts and transit authorities source for classroom and office use. State and local governments procure these items as part of broader educational and office-supply contracts rather than as standalone commodities. School districts are the primary buyers under this code, issuing IFBs and RFQs for instructional supplies that bundle pads and tablets alongside writing instruments, paper products, and binding materials. Transit authorities and cooperative purchasing organizations also source promotional notepads and branded tablets for public outreach. Vendors must maintain standard product lines with ongoing availability throughout contract terms; closeout, surplus, and liquidation inventory is typically ineligible. Pricing is quoted FOB Destination with freight prepaid and included in bids, and prices are guaranteed for periods ranging from six months to the full contract term.

School districts in Georgia, Utah, and Illinois have posted the most recent solicitations. Jordan School District (Utah) issued IFB 27BV17 for binders, notebooks, and pads for its Central Warehouse due September 14, 2026, with a contract term through September 30, 2027. The Cooperative Purchasing Agency (Georgia), serving 35 school systems, solicited office supplies including approximately 150+ line items under Bid 2027-006 with bids due September 29, 2026 and contract period January 1 through December 31, 2027. Washington County School District (Washington state) issued IFB 1-26060-2701 on May 28, 2026 for instructional and paper supplies due June 22, 2026, spanning a seven-month contract term through January 18, 2027. The Agency for Community Transit (Illinois) requested quotes on August 4, 2026 for promotional items including notepads and branded tablets for MCT Trails outreach, due August 7, 2026 with delivery by September 1, 2026. Multiple awards are common; vendors compete on total cost, service, past performance, and brand continuity rather than price alone.