NIGP 64566: Onionskin (Including Recycled)

NIGP 64566 Onionskin (Including Recycled), an Item code, covers specialty lightweight papers that state and local governments purchase for administrative, printing, and operational use—most notably carbonless forms, bond papers, vellum, and bristol stocks used in government print shops and back-office operations. The code addresses a narrow but consistent product line within the broader paper procurement landscape: thin, durable papers engineered for multi-part forms, correspondence, and specialty printing applications where standard copy or cover stock does not meet functional requirements. Counties and special-purpose administrative agencies are the primary buyers under this code, with print shops serving criminal justice, social services, and general government operations representing the core customer base. Procurement happens through competitive bidding, typically ITB structures with annual or multi-year contract terms and renewal options at the purchasing body's discretion. Vendors must carry manufacturer authorization, provide performance guarantees including brightness, weight, smoothness, and acid-free specifications, and meet insurance and compliance requirements set by the issuing jurisdiction.

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin posted an ITB on February 10, 2026 (due February 24, 2026) for paper products and supplies for the Community Reintegration Center Print Shop in Franklin, Wisconsin, spanning 50 line items with annual usage ranging from 10 to 1,550,000 units across carbonless forms in 2- to 5-part configurations, bond, sulphite, cover stock, vellum bristol, label stock, letterhead, and business cards. The contract runs from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 with options for three additional one-year renewals at the county's discretion. The solicitation required seven-day delivery on FOB Destination terms, referenced approved brands including Domtar, International Paper, Boise, Neenah, and NCR Superior, and mandated $1 million Commercial General Liability Insurance and Wisconsin Workers Compensation coverage with the county named as additional insured. Milwaukee County Code Chapter 42 requires disadvantaged business enterprise compliance; the county encouraged bidders to leverage SourceWell, NASPO, MMCAP, and other cooperative purchasing vehicles. No specific budget or award value was disclosed in the public notice.