UNSPSC 44101604: Base protection boards

UNSPSC 44101604 Base protection boards, a Commodity code, describes flat printing services for informational and transactional materials that state and local governments produce and distribute to the public. The code encompasses the printing of palm cards, door hangers, pamphlets, and official documents such as real estate tax bills — typically single-color or multi-color work on standard paper stock, produced to specified technical requirements and delivered on tight timelines. The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department has dominated recent activity under this code, issuing multiple IFBs for flat printing across crime prevention initiatives (Town Watch palm cards and door hangers), public health promotion (gun violence prevention door hangers, wellness resource pamphlets), and revenue operations (2027 real estate tax billing). Solicitations are awarded as a whole or by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; vendors must quote all items to remain eligible and cannot commence delivery until written department notification.

Recent activity is concentrated in Philadelphia, which has posted six flat printing IFBs between April and October 2026. The most recent solicitation, B2728241 for Town Watch palm cards, closed October 29, 2026; prior opportunities included the 2027 Real Estate Tax Billing Project (B2727823, due August 27, 2026), which required secure handling of Federal Taxpayer Information and adherence to strict legislative deadlines with critical milestones from October through November, and Town Watch door hangers (B2727616, due July 31, 2026). The Philadelphia Procurement Department's Flat Printing Program applies across multiple city departments and public safety initiatives, with submissions required through PHLContracts.phila.gov and Local Business Entity certification questions included though the LBE Program does not apply to these procurements. No other states or jurisdictions appear in the recent opportunities block.