Computer paper

The City of Newark, New Jersey, is soliciting electronic bids through the ProcureNow e-Procurement Portal for Bid No. 2022-47, specifically seeking computer paper for municipal use. The procurement involves multiple line items of continuous and perforated computer paper with varied specifications, including 1-4 part paper bars in sizes 8.5x11", 9.5x11", and 14.7/8x11", with paper weights of 15 and 20 lbs, and different line configurations and colors. The bid requires vendors to provide comprehensive pricing that covers all-inclusive costs including labor, materials, supplies, transportation, shipping, and handling. Key procurement dates include a July 27, 2022 release, a question deadline of August 3, 2022, and a final bid submission deadline of August 11, 2022, at 10:15 am. The contract appears to be structured for a two-year term, with bidders required to propose pricing for both Year 1 and Year 2, and the city reserving the right to reject bids, waive informalities, award contracts to multiple vendors, and adjust contract quantities based on actual requirements.

The procurement includes specific sustainability requirements, mandating that paper products must be composed of at least 50% secondary waste content and 15% post-consumer waste content. Bidders must provide detailed pricing per case, specifying the number of sheets per case and virgin stock price. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents indicate compliance requirements for anti-discrimination provisions, affirmative action regulations, and mandatory business registration certificates. Vendors must demonstrate ability to meet technical specifications and provide comprehensive pricing structures. Although a specific contract value is not disclosed, the two-year contract duration and requirement for multiple paper specifications suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity for computer paper suppliers serving municipal government needs in Essex County, New Jersey.