UNSPSC 44101713: Copy counters

UNSPSC 44101713 Copy counters is a Commodity code covering copy machines and related equipment that state and local governments procure through catalog discount bids and cooperative purchasing vehicles. The scope of work centers on the equipment itself rather than managed print services or consumables — state and local buyers are sourcing the machines on price and commercial terms such as discount percentages, payment schedules, and free shipping. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include regional purchasing cooperatives serving multiple school districts and government entities, as well as statewide cooperative frameworks like Sourcewell that aggregate demand across counties, school districts, and other public agencies. The evaluation emphasis in recent bids falls on competitive pricing and favorable vendor terms rather than on technical specifications or service requirements, reflecting the commodity nature of the purchase.

Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative, serving Texas school districts and government entities, posted a catalog discount bid (CM2628) in August 2026 with a response deadline of September 29, 2026 and an estimated total expenditure of $9,378,324 over a two-year contract term beginning October 15, 2026. Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based state and local government cooperative, issued an RFP (#061626) in May 2026 for law enforcement equipment with a June 16, 2026 response deadline; while this opportunity was tagged under copy counters in the source data, the actual procurement scope addresses law enforcement equipment and appears to represent a misalignment between the code assignment and the work being bought. Geographic activity centers on Texas and the upper Midwest, with the Sourcewell opportunity explicitly extending participation to multiple Washington counties and public entities throughout the United States and Canada.