UNSPSC 45101515: Core printer

UNSPSC 45101515 Core printer is a Commodity code covering commercial printing and mailing services that state and local governments procure for high-volume document production, including laser printing, color and monochrome output, document composition, mail finishing, and envelope management. The code captures the services side of printing operations rather than equipment alone — recent solicitations show municipalities buying integrated printing, composition, and mail fulfillment workflows for utility billing, tax notices, and administrative correspondence. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal departments and utility authorities managing high-volume document workflows; the City of Madison's procurement spans multiple internal customers including the Water Utility and Finance Department Treasury section, suggesting that multi-department demand within a single jurisdiction is common in this space.

The City of Madison, Wisconsin issued the most recent representative opportunity on March 3, 2026, under solicitation number 1500802026 for city-wide printing and mailing services, due April 3, 2026. The RFP reflects the scope of the code: the Madison Water Utility requires approximately 580,000 pieces printed weekly, and the Finance Department requires approximately 127,000 pieces monthly for tax bills, delinquency notices, and reminder notices. Evaluation weights 65 technical points (20 for project overview qualifications, 40 for project-specific qualifications, 5 for submission quality) and 35 financial points (30 cost proposal, 5 local vendor preference). The contract runs two years with three optional one-year renewals, and contractors with 15 or more employees and $50,000 or more in annual aggregate business must submit an Affirmative Action Plan within 30 days of execution. No specific set-asides or budget range are disclosed. Questions closed March 13, 2026; answers were posted by March 20, 2026.