UNSPSC 14121903: High brightness newsprint

UNSPSC 14121903 High brightness newsprint is a Commodity code covering specialized high-gloss or high-brightness paper stock used in printing applications where superior brightness, gloss, and ink adhesion enhance image quality and readability. State and local governments procure this material primarily as an input to printing services rather than as a standalone commodity — they buy printing and mailing services that incorporate high brightness newsprint and other substrates as specified in service contracts. The issuing bodies under this code are city procurement offices and municipal utilities seeking to outsource high-volume document production, including utility bills, tax notices, and administrative correspondence.

The City of Madison, Wisconsin issued RFP 1500802026 for city-wide printing and mailing services in March 2026, with a response deadline of April 3, 2026. The solicitation named the Madison Water Utility (requiring approximately 580,000 pieces printed weekly) and the Finance Department Treasury section (requiring approximately 127,000 pieces printed monthly for tax bills, delinquency notices, and reminder notices) as primary clients. The RFP specified requirements for dynamic laser printing, document composition, insertion, mail finishing, color and monochrome printing, and envelope storage across an initial two-year term with three optional one-year renewals. Evaluation weighted 65 technical points (including project qualifications) and 35 financial points, with local vendor preference factored into scoring. No incumbent vendor was identified, no specific budget was disclosed, and contractors with 15 or more employees and $50,000 or more in annual aggregate business were required to submit an Affirmative Action Plan within 30 days of contract execution.