UNSPSC 14121508: Kaolin treated paperboard

UNSPSC 14121508 Kaolin treated paperboard is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure adhesive foam mounting boards and archival photo paper products for internal departmental use. The recent state and local activity under this code reflects procurement of specialty mounting and display materials—black adhesive foam boards, satin archival photo paper, and related foam mounting substrates—typically sourced through micro purchase quotations with low dollar thresholds and compressed response windows. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code are municipal purchasing offices, with the City of Philadelphia appearing as the sole documented buyer in recent opportunities.

The Philadelphia City Purchasing Department posted two competitive quotations for adhesive foam mounting boards in the first half of 2026: solicitation B2626766 (due April 2, 2026) and solicitation B2627166 (due May 27, 2026), both micro purchases under the City's $43,000 threshold to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Both opportunities require electronic submission through PHLContracts.phila.gov, compliance with Philadelphia nondiscrimination and tax ordinances, and maintenance of workers' compensation and liability insurance with the City named as additional insured. Quote validity periods were set at 60 days, contracts capped at 365 days from effective date with no automatic renewal, and pricing quoted FOB Destination on an all-inclusive basis exclusive of federal excise, transportation, and Pennsylvania sales tax. The geographic scope of recent activity is limited to Pennsylvania.