NIGP 62090: Pens, Marker Type (Including Highlighter Types)

NIGP 62090 Pens, Marker Type (Including Highlighter Types) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure writing instruments including markers, highlighters, pens, colored pencils, and crayons as part of broader instructional and office supply programs. The code captures demand from school districts and other public agencies that bundle marker-type pens with complementary supplies—paper products, adhesives, binding materials, and classroom tools—in single solicitations. Issuing bodies under this code include school districts managing multi-category supply chains; Warehouse Purchasing departments often conduct the procurement on behalf of the district. These solicitations typically result in multiple contract awards, with the number and vendor mix determined by cost analysis, minimum order thresholds, or freight considerations. Vendors commonly cited in recent bids include Crayola, Sharpie, Expo, and 3M.

Washington County School District posted IFB WCSDSG002 on May 28, 2026, requesting bids for instructional and paper supplies with a response date of June 22, 2026. The bid scope spans writing instruments, paper products, binding materials, adhesives, instructional items, classroom tools, athletic equipment, and office supplies, with estimated usage ranging from single units to over 14,000 units for certain items and 6,166 cases for white copy paper. The contract term runs from June 22, 2026 through January 18, 2027, with vendors required to guarantee pricing throughout the seven-month period. This represents the primary recent opportunity visible under the code; geographic activity appears concentrated in Washington, though the source does not indicate broader state or regional spread.