NIGP 70070: Printing Presses (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 70070 Printing Presses (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, covers commercial printing services and equipment that state and local governments contract for to handle high-volume document production, mail finishing, and distribution. State and local buyers under this code procure full-service printing operations including dynamic laser printing, document composition and insertion, color and monochrome output, mail finishing, and envelope storage—services typically bundled as turnkey arrangements rather than equipment purchases alone. Issuing bodies span municipal departments and utility authorities, with work organized around recurring transactional printing needs such as utility bills, tax notices, and delinquency correspondence. Insurance requirements are substantial, including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), workers' compensation, and umbrella coverage ($2,000,000), reflecting the operational scope and risk profile of large-format service contracts.

The City of Madison, Wisconsin posted a representative opportunity in March 2026 under RFP 1500802026 for city-wide printing and mailing services, due April 3, 2026, serving the Madison Water Utility (approximately 580,000 pieces weekly) and the Finance Department Treasury section (approximately 127,000 pieces monthly for tax bills and notices). The evaluation structure weighted technical qualifications at 65 points and cost at 35 points, with local vendor preference factored into financial scoring. The resulting contract carries a two-year initial term with three optional one-year renewals. Contractors with 15 or more employees and $50,000 or more in annual aggregate business must submit an Affirmative Action Plan within 30 days of award. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or specific budget disclosure appear in the documentation. Recent activity under this code remains limited based on available solicitation records.