Recycled Copy Paper (Statewide)

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Statewide Contract 23335 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for recycled copy paper, designed to serve state agencies and political subdivisions across New York. The contract offers two distinct product categories: Items 1-4 provide 100% post-consumer recycled content paper processed chlorine-free (compliant with Executive Order No. 22), and Items 5-8 offer 30% post-consumer recycled content paper that is elemental chlorine-free. Available paper sizes include 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17", and 3-hole punched variants, catering to diverse printing and administrative needs across four geographic zones: Western, Central, Northeast, and Downstate/New York City Metropolitan.

The master IDV is awarded to W.B. Mason Company, Inc., headquartered in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a contract number PC70540. The contract period runs from February 27, 2025, to February 26, 2028, covering all New York State counties and authorized governmental entities. As a commodity contract, it is structured as a statewide procurement vehicle with competitive pricing that adjusts quarterly based on the Pulp & Paper Week Price Watch Paper index, with increases not exceeding 7%. The contract includes specific Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals of 15% for both MBE and WBE categories, emphasizing diversity in state procurement.

The contract award to W.B. Mason represents a cumulative value of $7,254,101.00, with an anticipated annual spend of approximately $2,123,000. The award covers eight distinct line items of recycled copy paper across multiple size specifications and geographic zones. Pricing is structured by carton quantity ranges (10-39, 40-199, and 200+ cartons), with net F.O.B. destination pricing and no additional delivery charges. The contract allows for a minimum order of 10 cartons and includes comprehensive product specifications such as brightness, opacity, and recycled content percentages. Authorized users can access the complete price list and detailed contract information at https://ogs.ny.gov/award-23335, with the contract serving as a comprehensive procurement solution for recycled paper across New York State government entities.