EMA - Copy Paper for IDOT

Midland Paper was awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract by the Illinois Management and Administration department for the procurement of virgin bond paper. The contract, identified as 23-416CMS-BOSS4-P-55004, has a total value of $1,272.60 and covers the period from September 16, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The order includes two specific paper types: 15 units of 11"x17" white 20lb bond paper and 90 units of 8 1/2"x11" white 20lb bond paper, to be delivered to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Bureau of Business Services in Springfield, Illinois.

The contract is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000, with Midland Paper serving as the prime contractor. The paper will be packaged in full cartons, with 2,500 sheets per carton for the 11"x17" size and 5,000 sheets per carton for the 8 1/2"x11" size. The procurement follows guidance from a Chief Procurement Office Notice that provides updated procedures for state purchasing, including increased approval thresholds for agency requisitions. The contract indicates that subcontractors may be utilized, though specific details are not provided in the available documentation.