UNSPSC 31201503: Masking tape

UNSPSC 31201503 Masking tape (Commodity) comprises roll-form pressure-sensitive tape used for masking, painting, and light-duty holding applications in school and office settings. Recent state and local solicitations show demand driven primarily by school districts' warehouse and classroom supply needs, with masking tape purchased in quantity alongside complementary tape products (filament, book tape, dispenser tape) and related supplies. The market sees activity from independent school districts and school-system cooperative purchasing agencies; both typically consolidate tape purchases into broader office and instructional supplies contracts covering nine to 150+ line items. Masking tape orders range from hundreds to over 1,600 rolls per contract, priced from approximately $0.98 to $1.50 per roll depending on width (typically 3/4" to 2" widths). Vendors must carry masking tape as part of a standard product line with guaranteed ongoing availability; closeout, surplus, and liquidation dealers are explicitly excluded from eligibility.

Jordan School District in Utah posted IFB 27BV16 on September 4, 2026, requesting tape supplies for its Central Warehouse, with bids due September 14, 2026; the district awarded the contract to National Art & School Supplies for performance through September 30, 2027, specifying 1,600 rolls of masking tape across three width options as part of a nine-line-item tape scope. Cooperative Purchasing Agency (CPA), serving 35 Georgia school systems, solicited office supplies under Bid 2027-006 (posted August 10, 2026, bids due September 29, 2026) covering approximately 150+ line items including tape and adhesives. Washington County School District issued IFB 1-26060-2701 (posted May 28, 2026, bids due June 22, 2026) for instructional and paper supplies, with adhesives and tape listed among multiple contract awards anticipated based on cost and freight analysis. Recent activity concentrates in Utah and Georgia, with secondary activity in Washington state.