UNSPSC 60121502: Solvent based markers

UNSPSC 60121502 Solvent based markers is a Commodity code for writing instruments and marking supplies used in educational and office settings. State and local governments procure solvent-based markers as part of broader art supply and classroom materials purchases, typically bundled with colored pencils, crayons, brushes, and related items. The buying pattern reflects routine replenishment of school district inventories and classroom consumables rather than standalone marker procurement; markers appear in state and local RFPs and cooperative purchasing agreements alongside complementary art supplies. School districts and county purchasing cooperatives are the primary issuing bodies under this code, with educational supply contracts dominating recent activity.

Coleman County Purchasing Agency, serving 35 Georgia school systems, posted CPA's 2027-008 Art Supplies Bid in August 2026 with response due September 15, 2026. The solicitation covers a comprehensive range of art supplies including markers, crayons, colored pencils, brushes, tempera paints, canvas panels, and modeling clay, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 8 units for specialty items to 8,000 units for colored pencil sets. Actual orders are placed throughout 2027 as needed by member school systems rather than as lump purchases. Pricing is quoted F.O.B. CPA Warehouse in Cleveland, Georgia with freight included, payment net 30 days, and the contract period runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. New vendors must submit three references and a W-9 form; samples are required for items CPA is not currently carrying and must be received by the 9:45 a.m. bid deadline. Georgia represents the primary recent geographic activity under this code based on available state and local solicitations.