UNSPSC 44122107: Staples

UNSPSC 44122107 Staples, a Commodity code, covers writing instruments, paper products, binding materials, adhesives, instructional supplies, and general office equipment that state and local governments source for classroom and administrative use. School districts are the primary buyers under this code, procuring items ranging from basic consumables like copy paper, pens, and staplers to classroom-specific supplies such as composition books, index cards, and athletic equipment. Quantities vary dramatically by item—recent bids reference demand spanning from single units to over 14,000 units for high-volume items like gluesticks and multi-case orders for copy paper. Bidders must typically guarantee firm pricing throughout the contract term, often six to seven months, and meet compliance requirements including E-Verify verification, foreign-country-of-concern certifications, and drug-free workplace submissions where applicable.

Activity under this code centers in Florida and Washington, with school districts as the dominant issuing bodies. Washington County School District posted IFB WCSDSG002 in May 2026, due June 22, 2026, for mid-year instructional and paper supplies under a seven-month contract running through January 18, 2027, with multiple awards anticipated based on cost and freight considerations. The School Board of Polk County, Florida, posted IFB 029RW0126 in February 2026 for a six-month classroom and office supplies contract valued at approximately $88,000, with sealed bids due electronically by January 8, 2026 and delivery to the Bartow warehouse. Both solicitations reference specific manufacturer product numbers from vendors including Crayola, Elmer's, Sharpie, Expo, 3M, and Neenah, with no substitutions permitted except for manufacturer discontinuation.