UNSPSC 24121500: Packaging boxes and bags and pouches

UNSPSC 24121500 Packaging boxes and bags and pouches is a Class code encompassing corrugated boxes, specialty packaging containers, and related storage products that state and local governments procure for departmental operations, facilities management, and custodial support. Recent solicitations show purchasing agencies acquiring corrugated trash boxes, dimensional corrugated containers for internal use, and packaging supplies as micro purchases and RFP-level buys. The issuing-body mix includes city procurement offices and independent school districts, with the City of Philadelphia appearing as a repeat buyer of box and container products through its eProcurement platform PHLContracts.

Activity in this code concentrates in Pennsylvania and Texas, based on recent postings. The City of Philadelphia has issued three micro purchase IFBs since late August 2026: solicitation B2727864 for boxes measuring 17 1/4" × 11 1/4" × 12" (due September 9, 2026), B2728008 for corrugated trash boxes with a micro purchase ceiling of $45,000 (due September 25, 2026), and B2728059 for Special Collections supplies (due October 8, 2026). All three Philadelphia solicitations use lowest-responsive-and-responsible-bidder award criteria and permit line-item award at the City's discretion. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas issued RFP 2026-071 for custodial supplies (due June 4, 2026), explicitly replacing an expiring contract and requiring all vendors to respond to maintain supply continuity. Philadelphia's micro purchases require firm, fixed pricing exclusive of transportation and taxes, FOB Destination Point delivery, General Liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence, and electronic submission through PHLContracts with a signed Consent and Authorization Agreement prior to bid closing.