24-054 copy paper bid

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The Houston County School District in the state of Georgia is soliciting bids for the procurement of white copy paper, 8 1/2" x 11", 92 bright, 500 sheets per ream. The total quantity needed is 840 cases per delivery period, for a total of 4,200 cases, with approximate delivery dates ranging from June 15, 2024 to November 15, 2024. The bid submission deadline is April 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST, and samples are due by the same date and time. The contract will be awarded to one or more responsive and responsible vendors based on factors beyond price alone, and the district reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidders must provide detailed information about the proposed paper products, including packaging requirements, and the pricing must be held firm for a minimum of six months.

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The Invitation to Bid does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The Bid Response Form indicates that certain paper brands will not be accepted, but it does not specify which brands. The Bid Award Worksheet shows the pricing information and unit costs from various vendors, including Liberty PP, Staples, ODP, Veritiv, HiTouch, Perimeter, and Quill, but it does not provide any details on the possible award values or budget ranges.