NIGP 64535: Cover Stock (Including Recycled)

NIGP 64535 Cover Stock (Including Recycled), an Item code, covers adhesive foam mounting boards, satin archival photo paper, and specialty cover-weight papers that state and local governments procure for printing, archival, and display applications. Recent solicitations show purchases ranging from small micro-procurements under $43,000 to multi-line-item competitive bids for institutional print shops. The work involves sourcing branded inventory from established paper distributors; bidders typically must quote all line items to be eligible for award, meet specified brightness and weight standards, and deliver FOB Destination within days of order release.

The City of Philadelphia and Milwaukee County, Wisconsin dominate recent activity under this code. Philadelphia issued two micro-purchase RFQs for adhesive foam boards and archival photo paper in March and May 2026, each with response windows of one to two days and contract terms limited to 365 days with no renewal. Milwaukee County issued a competitive ITB in February 2026 for 50 line items of cover stock and related paper products for its Community Reintegration Center Print Shop, with a bid deadline of February 24, 2026, a contract period of March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, and renewal options for up to three additional one-year terms. Both jurisdictions require proof of manufacturer authorization, Commercial General Liability Insurance, and Workers Compensation Insurance with the issuing body named as additional insured. Milwaukee County encourages use of cooperative purchasing vehicles including SourceWell and NASPO agreements; Philadelphia uses its PHLContracts electronic platform. Geographic activity concentrates in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with no recent solicitations identified in other states.