UNSPSC 14111514: Paper pads or notebooks

UNSPSC 14111514 Paper pads or notebooks is a Commodity code covering writing tablets, composition books, index cards, and similar bound or pad-format paper products that state and local governments procure for classroom instruction, administrative use, and general office operations. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects a much broader scope than the code name alone suggests: Washington County School District's mid-year instructional and paper supplies IFB encompasses dozens of product lines including writing instruments, construction paper, binding materials, adhesives, classroom tools, and athletic equipment. This code sits within a family of general supply contracting where issuing bodies frequently bundle paper pads and notebooks alongside complementary commodities in consolidated procurement vehicles.

Washington County School District in Washington state issued IFB WCSDSG002 on May 28, 2026, with a response date of June 22, 2026, covering estimated usage ranging from single units to over 14,000 units for items like gluesticks and 6,166 cases of white copy paper. The contract runs through January 18, 2027, and multiple awards are anticipated based on cost, minimum order amounts, or freight considerations. Vendors must guarantee pricing throughout the seven-month term, and the procurement references specific manufacturer product numbers from Crayola, Elmer's, Sharpie, Expo, 3M, and Neenah. The Washington County School District's Warehouse Purchasing department is conducting the procurement.