Amendment_2_S-10700-00001042 V1.docx

RFP# S-10700-00001042 – Cut Sheet White Copier Paper for Color Copier, Cut Sheet Colored Copier Paper, Cust Sheet White Copier Paper and Roll Stock Paper

RFP #S-10700-00001042

Cut Sheet white copier paper for color copier, cut sheet colored copier paper, cut sheet white copier paper and roll stock paper

AMENDMENT 2

PURPOSE

The purpose of this amendment is to modify Section 3.1, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, and replace Attachment D (Price Proposal form).

MODIFICATION OF SECTION 3.1, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Section 3.1 has been changed as follows (new language is indicated by bold and underlined text and deleted language is indicated by brackets and strikethrough text):

3.1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for evaluation, Proposer’s offering must meet all requirements of this section:

Elemental Chlorine-Free: All paper offered shall be, at a minimum, elemental chlorine-free processed. All paper offered that contains virgin fiber must have been processed without any chlorine or chlorine-based chemicals. All paper offered that contains recycled fibers must not have been re-bleached with chlorine-containing compounds.

Post-Consumer Recovered Fiber Materials: All recycled paper offered shall contain the minimum post-consumer recovered fiber material content. The minimum post-consumer recovered fiber material content is: 30%.

Mill Certification: Proposer shall also provide mill certification with the Proposal that clearly demonstrates: (i) that all paper offered is lignin-free; (ii) the type(s) of bleaching utilized in the manufacturing process; and (iii) the post-consumer recovered fiber material content. Failure to comply may result in Proposal rejection.

Recycled –vs- Virgin: Some paper stocks listed in [Exhibit A] Attachment D may not be offered in recycled paper. For paper that is not available as recycled, it is acceptable to bid virgin stock. Trial cartons may be requested.

All paper shall be such as to ensure satisfactory continuous operation over various makes and kinds of high-speed digital color printers.

Packaging Requirements: Contractor shall package the cut sheet paper as follows: All paper to be ream / package wrapped in paper wrapping only, and shipped in two-piece cartons that are reusable, returnable or recyclable. Contractor shall ship full manufacturer case and pallet quantities when orders for even case and pallet quantities are placed. In the event Agency orders less than full case quantities, Contractor shall fill shipping containers with minimum packaging materials necessary to ensure safe, damage-free shipment. Contractor shall not use any decorative packaging, including decorative packaging used for display or retail sales, and shall eliminate to the maximum extent possible the use of blister packs. Roll stock paper: Rolls should be shipped with core plugs and wrapped in a protective moisture barrier. At the time of this solicitation, rolls need to be upright, two (2) to a pallet.

Labeling requirements: Contractor shall clearly label all cartons with the following information: Vendor Paper Type, Paper Color, Paper Size, Paper Weight, and Quantity packaged in carton.

Packing slip: A copy of the packing slip, identifying all contents and agency purchase order number, shall accompany all shipments.

Curing: All paper must be cured.

Processing: All paper must meet requirements for processing on high-speed digital color printers.

REPLACEMENT OF ATTACHMENT D (PRICE PROPOSAL FORM)

Attachment D (Price Proposal form) is replaced in its entirety with Attachment D Revision 1 (Price Proposal form).

PROTEST

Protests to this amendment must be submitted in the manner required in RFP section 4.4.2 and are due by May 28, 2022, by 4:00 PM Pacific Time.