003-PUR-2027 Restock of Copy Paper

The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) issued Request for Quotation 003-PUR-2027 seeking qualified vendors to supply 2,520 cases of 8.5" x 11" white copy paper for warehouse restocking under a contract period running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The specifications require 20 lb. basis weight paper with a minimum 92 brightness rating and minimum 88% opacity. Bidders must submit one original and one digital copy of their proposal with all required attachments by the May 27, 2026 due date at 11:00 AM, with the bid opening held at the Dougherty County School System Logistical Services Department located at 601 Flint Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701, and simultaneously streamed via Zoom. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by May 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM via email to purchasing@docoschools.org. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period and be quoted on the provided specification sheet showing both unit price and extended price. All delivery costs, including freight and drayage, are the bidder's responsibility, with deliveries required to the warehouse FOB destination Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

The Dougherty County School System has implemented a local preference policy that permits Dougherty County suppliers meeting specific criteria to match the lowest responsive bid, potentially providing an advantage to qualified local vendors. All bidders must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, provide debarment certification, submit evidence of noncollusion, and acknowledge the school system's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies as conditions of award. The solicitation permits other state and local governments to purchase off the awarded contract under identical terms and conditions, expanding the potential market for the awarded vendor. The school system reserves the right to reject any and all bids. No specific budget range or contract value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the quantity specification of 2,520 cases provides vendors with the information necessary to develop competitive pricing proposals.