Recycled Copy Paper (Statewide)

This statewide contract vehicle provides recycled copy paper supplies to authorized New York State agencies and political subdivisions across all 62 counties. The contract encompasses eight distinct product line items divided into two categories: Items 1-4 consist of 100% post-consumer recycled content paper processed chlorine-free and fully compliant with Executive Order No. 22, while Items 5-8 contain 30% post-consumer recycled content and are elemental chlorine-free. Available paper sizes include 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", 11" x 17", and 8.5" x 11" three-hole punched formats. Pricing is structured in tiered carton quantities, with a 10-carton minimum order requirement, and all pricing includes delivery on an F.O.B. destination basis to any point in New York State. The contract incorporates automatic quarterly price adjustments based on the Pulp & Paper Week index, capped at 7% increases, and encompasses contract performance across four geographic zones: Western, Central, Northeast, and Downstate New York regions.

W.B. Mason Company, Inc., the sole prime contractor under this vehicle, was awarded the contract by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) effective February 27, 2025, through February 26, 2028. The contract may be extended for up to two additional one-year periods at the state's discretion. This multiple award vehicle is available to all New York State agencies, political subdivisions, and entities authorized by law to utilize OGS centralized contracts. The anticipated annual contract value is approximately $2.123 million based on historical purchasing data. The contract includes diversity participation requirements establishing a 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal and 15% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) goal, and encompasses a comprehensive framework of New York State standard clauses, federal funding compliance terms, and insurance requirements including $1,000,000 commercial general liability coverage per occurrence.