2026_009 Copy Paper Bid Packet _2026_009.pdf

This document is a Cooperative Purchasing Agency (CPA) bid packet for Copy Paper, Colored & Odd Sizes, Bid #2026-009, issued for school systems in the State of Georgia. The bid is open for merchandise to be ordered between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026, with delivery expected within 30 days of purchase order issuance. The bid opening and sample submission deadline is September 11, 2025, at 10:45 AM, with the bid opening at 11:00 AM. The bid covers multiple line items of copy paper in various colors, sizes, and specifications, including white, pastel, bright, and specialty colored papers in different sheet quantities and package configurations.

The pricing is to be F.O.B. CPA Warehouse in Cleveland, Georgia, with all terms set as NET 30 after complete filling of a purchase order. CPA is a non-profit state agency exempt from state sales and federal excise taxes. New vendors are required to submit at least three references and a W-9 form. The bid includes specific instructions for submission, such as providing exact product descriptions, minimum order requirements, and sample submissions. Vendors must use CPA's bid form and can submit bids via fax, scan, or email, but must follow precise guidelines. The agency reserves the right to award bids by individual items or combinations of items and may consider factors such as vendor relations, past performance, and product changeover.