2026 Office Supply IFB - Published.pdf

The document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) for office supplies across 22 municipalities in Massachusetts, including cities and towns such as Brockton, Taunton, Abington, Bridgewater, and others. The solicitation is for a two-year contract period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027, with bids due on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Sharon Town Hall. Bidders are required to offer a discount percentage off either the 2021 Essendant, Inc. (formerly United Stationers Supply) or 2021 S.P. Richards catalog, with a special provision that ink and toner cartridges will be discounted 25% less than the general discount.

The bid requires bidders to provide comprehensive office supplies with specific terms including delivery within 24 hours of order receipt to multiple municipal departments, quarterly usage reports, and no minimum order requirements. Bidders must submit six municipal references, complete various affidavits and forms, and comply with non-discrimination and fair employment practices. The contract includes provisions for catalog substitutions, warranty of goods, potential contract termination, and requires the contractor to handle returns, provide customer service, and maintain appropriate insurance. The pricing will be based on catalog discounts, with no additional taxes or fees included, and payments will be made monthly based on delivered items.