UNSPSC 24120000: Packaging materials

UNSPSC 24120000 Packaging materials is a Family code that encompasses disposable paper, plastic, and related consumables for food service, janitorial operations, laboratory safety, and event supplies—all actively solicited by state and local governments on an as-needed basis. Recent opportunities show governments buying disposable bowls, cups, lids, flatware, food trays, napkins, paper plates, plastic wrap, laboratory safety clothing, and novelty event décor and supplies. The issuing bodies span state departments, counties, cities, school districts, and universities: the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, the City of Fort Worth, Hillsborough County (Florida), the City of Tucson, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the City of New Bedford, and Austin Independent School District. State procurement offices, county purchasing departments, and school district food service operations are repeat buyers under this code, with food service supplies and janitorial consumables driving the majority of recent activity.

Geographic concentration appears in Florida (Hillsborough County, City of Tucson, Pasco County) and Texas (City of Fort Worth, Austin Independent School District), with supporting activity in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Massachusetts. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Fort Worth RFP for seasonal, novelty décor and event supplies (response due October 29, 2026), the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury bid for disposable food service items including cups, bowls, flatware, and packaging (response due August 25, 2026), Hillsborough County ITB for janitorial and operational supplies to fire rescue operations with an estimated contract value of $765,679.84 for one year (bids due July 24, 2026), and Austin Independent School District RFP for disposable 6 oz bowls for food service (proposals due July 8, 2026). The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued concurrent bids for disposable food service supplies and disposable laboratory safety clothing (both due July 27, 2026). Most contracts are structured as on-call or as-needed master agreements with firm fixed pricing per case or unit, standard delivery windows of 7–10 days, and no guaranteed minimum purchase volumes.