UNSPSC 14111618: Kent paper

A high-class paper of fine quality best for color illustration and comics. Ideal for color pencils, air brush, or color paints

UNSPSC 14111618 Kent paper (Commodity) represents a narrow product category within state and local procurement that includes specialty papers, carbonless roll stock (NCR), copy paper, custom-printed office papers, and related stock materials supplied to government agencies, school districts, and departments for ongoing operations. State and local buyers under this code purchase everything from standard commodity copy paper in bulk to highly specialized papers—such as NCR carbonless roll stock for correctional print shops, pressure-seal check stock, custom watermarked State Seal paper, and drive-away permit stock—each with distinct specifications, delivery logistics, and regulatory requirements. The issuing bodies span state departments (Illinois Secretary of State, Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration, New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services), counties (Garfield County, Walworth County, Williamson County, Pinellas County), municipalities (City of St. Petersburg, City of Fort Worth, City of Madison, City of West Sacramento, Tacoma), school districts (Northside Independent School District, Donna ISD, Parkway School District, Van Buren ISD, Tacoma School District No. 10), and regional intermediate districts. Recent activity shows school districts and municipalities as particularly active repeat buyers of copy paper and office paper products, while state departments drive demand for specialized papers (NCR roll stock, watermarked bond, pressure-seal check stock) supporting correctional industries print shops and executive communications.

Geographic spread across recent opportunities spans Florida (St. Petersburg, Marion County, Indian River County), Texas (Northside ISD San Antonio, Donna ISD Cameron County, Fort Worth, Williamson County), Wisconsin (Walworth County, Madison), Colorado (Colorado Department of Corrections Canon City, Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration Denver), Michigan (Van Buren Intermediate School District), Illinois (Illinois Secretary of State Springfield), Washington (Tacoma School District), and New Hampshire (Department of Administrative Services). Representative recent solicitations include Walworth County's Request for Bid 26-082 for printing supplies (envelopes, business cards, specialty printing) due July 30, 2026, consolidating services across 23 county departments with daily FOB delivery to seven locations; Colorado Department of Corrections' Request for Quote RFQCFAA20260000061 for NCR roll stock paper (five line items, carbonless in specified weights and colors) due July 10, 2026, with delivery to Canon City and periodic as-needed orders; Northside Independent School District's Invitation for Bid 2026091 for printing supplies and related services (consolidating two expiring agreements) due July 30, 2026, with shipping included to San Antonio; and City of St. Petersburg's Invitation for Bid 26250 for office paper products (utility bill envelopes, copy paper in multiple grades) due June 9, 2026, with Business Enterprise participation required and delivery to consolidated warehouse. Activity is robust across the tier, driven by recurring annual or multi-year supply contracts, cooperative purchasing arrangements, and vendor consolidation efforts by larger jurisdictions seeking to simplify procurement and reduce administrative overhead.