UNSPSC 14101501: Paper pulp

UNSPSC 14101501 Paper pulp is a Commodity code that covers raw fiber materials and prepared stock used in manufacturing and facility maintenance, though recent state and local solicitations under this code have centered on non-woven polyester pad materials for custodial and floor-care operations rather than traditional paper pulp products. State and local correctional facilities and facility-operations departments appear to be the primary buyers, acquiring consumable pad stock—black stripping pads, blue buffing pads, and white polishing pads—for routine floor maintenance including stripping, buffing, and polishing work. These materials are typically sourced in large rolls (approximately 560 square feet per roll) and purchased as small or routine replenishment orders under basic ordering agreements with annual terms. Vendors must meet standard liability and workers' compensation requirements and supply materials with one-year warranties; samples are required prior to award.

The Illinois Department of Corrections, Menard Correctional Center, posted a representative solicitation (27426DOCMENARB53414, IFB, due August 6, 2026) seeking 20 rolls each of black stripping, blue buffing, and white polishing pad material, with F.O.B. Destination pricing under $50,000 and delivery to the facility's warehouse receiving dock between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The source reflects limited recent activity under this code within state and local procurement; a single posted opportunity does not establish a broad pattern of solicitation across jurisdictions or states.