260803BTF969_Paper_Products_for_Warehouse_Stock_NOI.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent document issued by Lake County Schools District in Florida regarding the award of ITB 26-0803-B-TF969 for Paper Products for Warehouse Stock. The solicitation requested bids for five categories of disposable paper products: facial tissue (500 cases), multi-fold paper towels (1,800 cases), single-fold paper towels (8,500 cases), toilet tissue (2,500 cases), and disposable wipers (900 cases). Bids were due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST with samples required by August 20, 2026. A bidders' conference was held, and questions were due August 10, 2026. The School Board of Lake County is scheduled to make final award action on September 28, 2026, with the Notice of Intent issued September 8, 2026 recommending award to All Florida Paper. The successful vendor will receive an initial one-year contract term with two optional one-year renewal periods. Stock will be ordered on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed quantities.

Pricing must be submitted net with FOB destination included, covering delivery to designated School Board locations. The projected annual expenditure is $540,250, with pricing firm throughout the initial contract term and price escalation not permitted quarterly; annual adjustments require School Board approval per Addendum 1 issued August 12, 2026. A local vendor preference of up to five additional points applies to bidders with a fixed office or distribution point in Lake County for at least twelve months, employees residing in Lake County, or ad valorem tax payments to the district. Group Purchasing Organizations and distributors are not eligible. All five items must be bid to be considered for award, and the successful bidder must maintain a minimum 97 percent on-time fill ratio and stock all bid items in inventory. Vendors may propose alternate brands matching the quality, size, durability, and thickness of preferred brands, with samples submitted for evaluation.