Cole+Contract.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of North Dakota State Procurement Office for a statewide contract for cut paper. The contract (No. 002) is awarded to Cole Papers, located in Fargo, North Dakota, through a competitive bidding process. The procurement is a cooperative purchasing contract established under North Dakota Century Code, available to various state agencies, institutions, educational entities, and other governmental bodies.

The contract covers cut paper products, with a contract period from 6/1/2020 to 5/31/2021 and an estimated volume of $814,542.00 per annum. The contract includes multiple pricing tiers based on order quantities, with provisions for expedited delivery and specific requirements for paper recycled content (minimum 25%). Delivery is required within ten calendar days of order, with special provisions for legislative session paper delivery. The contract allows for potential renewal of up to four 12-month options and includes detailed specifications on packaging, brand equivalency, and delivery conditions. Pricing is firm-fixed for the first 90 days, with potential price adjustments thereafter based on manufacturer notices.