AGR-EP-Paper Order 3-18-2026

The State of Illinois, through its Natural Resources department, issued a Release Competitive Sealed Bidding contract (25-416CMS-BOSS4-P-76708) to Midland Paper (Vendor ID V00002071) on April 6, 2026, for the supply of virgin bond paper. The contract specifies delivery of Type #2 bond or better paper stock meeting precise specifications: 8.5" x 11" size, 20 pound weight, white color, 92 brightness rating, 150-160 smoothness, 3.4-4.0 caliper, and 88-90 percent opacity. The contract requires a minimum order quantity of one full pallet (skid) containing 200,000 sheets packaged in 40 cartons of 5,000 sheets per carton. The contract value totals $1,736.00 for the single line item awarded.

The contract period extends from April 6, 2026, through March 5, 2028, representing a two-year delivery and performance window. As a release competitive sealed bidding vehicle, this contract structure allows for multiple releases or purchase orders against the established terms and pricing throughout the contract term. The specific place of performance was not identified in the available documentation. This procurement provides the Natural Resources department with a qualified source for standardized office paper supplies meeting defined quality and dimensional standards.