UNSPSC 14121800: Coated papers

UNSPSC 14121800 Coated papers is a Class code encompassing specialty and functional papers that state and local governments procure for operational and administrative needs. Recent solicitations show state agencies, universities, and government departments buying roll papers for forms and production use, offset digital papers for printing operations, and coated stock for voter registration materials. The work ranges from commodity roll-paper procurement with strict technical specifications (width, diameter, weight, core dimensions) to higher-volume finished-paper purchases for in-house print shops. State departments of human services, general services offices, and university facilities represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, typically seeking vendors capable of meeting exact dimensional and weight tolerances, delivering within compressed timelines, and maintaining required insurance and compliance certifications.

Recent activity concentrates in Illinois and Georgia, with additional solicitation from California. The Illinois Department of Human Services posted two bids in April 2026: one for approximately 200 rolls of 11-inch by 50-inch, 60-pound white roll paper (due May 1, 2026) with first-truckload delivery required within 30 days of notice of award and complete delivery by June 30, 2026; and a second for 1,200 cases of 11-inch by 17-inch, 70-pound white Husky Opaque Offset Digital Paper (due April 14, 2026) subject to sample approval prior to award. Valdosta State University in Georgia issued an eRFQ for print shop paper (due March 19, 2026) to establish a multi-supplier contract for operational print needs. The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division, solicited vendors to produce and deliver coated paper stock for statewide voter registration cards, with expressions of interest due July 6, 2026. Contracts typically require $1,000,000 in general commercial liability coverage, prevailing wage compliance where applicable, and comprehensive state certification addressing employment practices, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity standards.