NIGP 640: Paper and Plastic Products, Disposable

NIGP 640 Paper and Plastic Products, Disposable is a Class code under which state and local governments procure single-use and consumable items spanning food service, janitorial, office, and specialized operational supplies. Recent solicitations show demand for styrofoam and plastic food trays, disposable bowls and cups, paper plates and napkins, business cards and envelopes, paper stock of various sizes and weights, plastic seals and wire spools, and related food-service smallwares and packaging. The buying community includes county sheriff departments, school districts (both K–12 and higher education), municipalities, state agencies, and special districts; county and school-district procurement offices represent the most frequent issuing bodies in the recent opportunities block. County jail and correctional facilities, school food-service departments, and municipal parks and recreation operations drive a substantial share of volume, often issuing multi-year supply agreements with firm pricing and cooperative purchasing extensions to other governmental entities.

Recent activity spans multiple regions: California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, Utah, Maryland, and Delaware show active solicitations. Representative opportunities include the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner IFB for kitchen utensils and smallwares (October 27, 2026 due date, two-year contract with locked pricing and 5–8% preference for certified Orange County Local Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises); the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury bid for disposable food service items including coffee cups, soup bowls, and flatware (August 25, 2026 due date, reprocurement consolidating prior contracts); the City of Fort Worth RFP for seasonal, novelty décor, and event supplies (October 29, 2026 due date, 30% small-business participation goal with up to 20 evaluation points for SBE utilization); and Austin Independent School District RFP for disposable 6 oz bowls (July 8, 2026 due date). School districts and municipalities frequently structure these as on-call, as-needed agreements with per-unit or per-case pricing, requiring responsive suppliers to meet delivery windows (typically 5–10 business days), maintain inventory without minimum order quantities, and accept returns at contractor expense. Insurance minimums typically range from $1 million to $2 million general liability, and successful vendors often serve multiple jurisdictions through cooperative purchasing vehicles.