Accent Opaque/ Cougar

The City of Philadelphia Free Library is soliciting quotes on Accent Opaque/Cougar branded digital-press papers under small order purchase (SOP) Bid #B2727694, with quotes due August 24, 2026. The contract will be awarded as a whole or by line item, at the City's discretion, to the lowest responsive bidder; sellers must quote all line items to be eligible for award.

The scope comprises four distinct paper products: 12 cartons of 100# Cover Paper (271 GSM) in 12×18 white format, 20 cartons of 80# Cover Paper (216 GSM) in 12×18 white format, 7 cartons of 32# Text Paper (118 GSM) in 12×18 white format, and 7 cartons of 65# Cover Paper (176 GSM) in 8.5×11 white format — all with minimum 96+ brightness and manufactured specifically for high-volume digital-press production. Accent Opaque Digital and Cougar Digital are the only acceptable brands; no alternate brands or home-printer quality products are permitted. Products will be ordered and delivered on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term with no guaranteed minimum quantity. All shipping and freight charges must be included in quoted prices with no additional charges permitted after award. Delivery is required in full cartons only to the Graphics Department at Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19130, attention Nathanael Roesch.

SOP pricing cannot exceed $99,000 (adjusted annually by CPI-U from January 1, 2020). The contract term is one year from the effective date with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods, for a maximum of four years. All prices must be quoted FOB Destination Point and net of taxes.

Sellers must submit a signed Consent and Authorization Agreement prior to quote closing through the PHLContracts eProcurement platform. Submission of the voluntary LGBTQ Applicant Data Form is encouraged. Sellers must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory limits, General Liability insurance with a $500,000 per occurrence limit, and Automobile Liability insurance with a $300,000 per occurrence limit, and must comply with Philadelphia business tax requirements and non-discrimination provisions.