UNSPSC 60123100: Chenille stem crafts

UNSPSC 60123100 Chenille stem crafts is a Class code encompassing decorative craft supplies — specifically chenille stems and related hobby materials — that state and local governments procure for educational, recreational, and community programming. The Columbus Consolidated Government's Department of Parks and Recreation is the principal recent buyer, sourcing arts and craft supplies including chenille stems through competitive bidding to support after-school programs, community schools, seniors programming, and special populations services. Issuing bodies under this code are typically municipal parks and recreation departments, special-purpose recreation districts, and school-based community services that incorporate craft supplies into their programming budgets. The work is straightforward goods procurement on an as-needed basis, with vendors expected to maintain warehouse stock and fulfill orders within ten days of receipt at discounted catalog pricing.

The code shows limited but concrete recent activity in Georgia. Columbus Consolidated Government posted Request for Bids No. 26-0014 on February 4, 2026, with a due date of February 25, 2026, for a two-year annual contract with three optional renewal periods covering approximately $30,000 to $50,000 in annual spend across its parks and recreation divisions. The municipality reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and will consider comparable cooperative purchasing contracts if costs are lower. Columbus intends to use electronic submission via DemandStar with virtual bid opening and Microsoft Teams attendance options. The solicitation requires vendors to carry adequate inventory, provide pricing based on website catalog discounts with delivery and handling included in the quoted percentage, and submit federal compliance documentation and current business licenses. The code shows no evidence of activity in other states or jurisdictions in the available records.