24-020 Purchase of Inventory Copy Paper

The Muscogee County School District in Columbus, Georgia is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purchase and delivery of inventory copy paper. The district is seeking sealed bids for an annual contract covering the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. The total estimated quantity is 6,720 cases (67,200 reams) of 8.5"x11", 20 lb, 92 brightness, multipurpose copy paper, to be delivered in 8 truckloads of 840 cases each, with 2 truckloads per quarter. Bids are due by July 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The contract will be awarded to the vendor deemed most responsive and responsible, with price not being the sole determining factor.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The district is exempt from state sales tax, and bidders must submit a W-9 form if not an existing registered vendor. The ITB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not include any information about possible award values or budget ranges.