UNSPSC 60121201: Traditional liquid tempera paint

UNSPSC 60121201 Traditional liquid tempera paint is a Commodity code representing single-product tempera paint purchases that state and local school districts order in bulk for classroom art programs. The recent opportunities block shows mixed application of this code — the literal solicitations naming tempera paint or art supplies fall clearly within scope, but several opportunities tagged to this code address unrelated work such as water treatment services, aerial painting of water infrastructure, and building exterior renovation, indicating inconsistent coding practice in some jurisdictions. The core work actually being bought under this code consists of tempera paint and related art supplies bundled into districtwide or cooperative purchasing contracts that school systems replenish on an as-needed basis throughout the school year. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts (Northside ISD San Antonio, Fort Bend ISD, Dallas ISD, Seminole County School Board) and cooperative purchasing agencies serving multiple school systems (Coleman County Purchasing Agency serving 35 Georgia systems, Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative serving Texas school districts). The mix reflects the decentralized nature of K-12 procurement, with some districts purchasing independently while others pool demand through regional cooperatives to obtain volume discounts.

Geographic activity centers on Texas and Florida, with secondary presence in Georgia and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include the Coleman County Purchasing Agency's bid for art supplies (including tempera paints) for 35 Georgia school systems, due September 15, 2026; Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative's catalog discount bid on paint and painting supplies totaling $10.3 million estimated spend over two years, due September 29, 2026; Northside Independent School District's sealed bid for art supplies and equipment districtwide, due July 30, 2026; and the School Board of Seminole County's invitation to bid (ITB 19200044B-LL) for bulk art paper and supplies awarded to six vendors totaling $43,089.75 for the 2019–2020 school year. Cooperative purchasing vehicles dominate higher-value opportunities, while individual districts conduct smaller independent procurements. Pricing is typically firm, F.O.B. destination to school warehouses, with net 30 payment terms and volume discounts based on annual estimated consumption. Contract terms run one to two calendar years with optional renewals.