UNSPSC 14120000: Industrial use papers

UNSPSC 14120000 Industrial use papers is a Family code that spans consumable paper and disposable products procured by state and local governments for operational, food service, janitorial, and instructional use. State and local buyers under this code are acquiring food service disposables (paper cups, bowls, trays, napkins, sandwich bags), janitorial supplies (paper towels, sponges, cleaning materials), instructional and office paper (copy paper, construction paper, cardstock, newsprint), laboratory safety clothing and accessories, and seasonal decorative paper goods. The issuing bodies include city purchasing departments (Fort Worth, Tucson, West Sacramento, Owensboro, Palm Bay), county commissioners (Hillsborough, Pasco, Marion), school districts (Meriden Public Schools, Austin Independent School District, Washington County School District), and universities (University of Wisconsin-Madison). The code sees activity across multiple issuing-body types, with school districts and city governments appearing most frequently in recent solicitations.

Recent activity spans Florida, Texas, California, New Jersey, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Connecticut. Representative solicitations include the City of Fort Worth's RFP for seasonal, novelty décor and event supplies (due October 29, 2026), the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury's IFB for disposable food service items—paper and plastic products for distribution and support services (quotes due August 25, 2026), Meriden Public Schools' RFP for food service paper goods and disposable products serving approximately 8,200 students with an anticipated contract value of $210,000 (proposals due July 16, 2026), and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB for janitorial and operational supplies supporting 47 fire stations with an estimated contract value of $765,679.84 (bids due July 24, 2026). These solicitations indicate robust ongoing demand for consumable paper and disposable products across education, public safety, food service, and general municipal operations.