26_017 COPY PAPER RESPONSE FORM.xlsx

This is a bid response form for copy paper procurement issued by the Houston County School District in Georgia. The district is soliciting bids for white copy paper (Item #16707455) in 8.5" x 11" format with 92 brightness rating, packaged at 500 sheets per ream in cases of 10 reams. The total procurement consists of 840 cases per delivery with six scheduled deliveries approximately monthly from February 15, 2026 through July 15, 2026. All bids must be submitted on USB flash drive in Excel format with accompanying hardcopy documentation to the designated buyer no later than December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Samples are required for all brand submissions. The district requests that pricing be held for a minimum of six months.

Acceptable paper brands include Econosource, Fascopy, Xerox, and Boise, with explicit exclusions for Comet, Whitebox, Natural Choice, Scholastic, and E-Copy Global brands. Paper must meet xerographic quality standards and be delivered in high-quality, sturdy, properly sealed packaging with clearly labeled brand identification on wrappers. Cases must be glued and shrink-wrapped on extra-strength pallets to prevent shifting during shipment. No substitutes will be accepted after bid award without prior written approval from the Director of Purchasing. Bidders must complete the response form in its entirety, including detailed specifications in the designated column regarding packaging, brightness, and other relevant product information.