UNSPSC 14121605: Kraft tissue paper

UNSPSC 14121605 Kraft tissue paper is a Commodity code covering the supply of tissue-based paper products—particularly paper towels and toilet tissue—that state and local governments procure for routine operational use across facilities. State and local buyers under this code source these consumables on an as-needed basis, typically through competitively bid supply contracts that establish pricing, delivery terms, and volume commitments over multi-year periods. Issuing bodies include county governments and other administrative jurisdictions that maintain distributed facility networks requiring regular replenishment of washroom and sanitation supplies.

Cook County Government's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under Contract No. 2602-01236 on February 23, 2026, for paper towels and toilet tissue paper to be distributed across 17 delivery locations throughout Cook County, including courthouses, administrative buildings, detention facilities, warehouses, and district facilities. The bid was due March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time via the Bonfire e-procurement portal. Cook County established MBE participation goals of 12 percent and WBE participation goals of 10 percent; bidders were required to submit a completed MBE/WBE Utilization Plan with their bid or document good faith efforts to qualify for a waiver. The contract term spans three years with an optional two-year renewal period at the County's discretion, with pricing firm for the first year and subsequent increases permitted upon submission of supporting documentation. Deliveries must occur within ten business days of order receipt between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with all products delivered on pallets to inside dock locations. Line items required manufacturer data sheets detailing sheet count, roll/package count, sheet dimensions, TAAP ratings for tensile strength and absorbency, recycled material content, and post-consumer waste percentage.