Copier Paper Truckload

Rochester Public Schools' Purchasing Department is seeking competitive quotes for a truckload of copier paper through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement is specifically for 21 pallets equating to 840 total reams of copy paper with precise specifications: 8.5 x 11 inches, 20 lb weight, and 92% brightness. Vendors must submit quotes through the Bonfire eProcurement platform, with requirements to detail the brand name, price per ream, total truckload price, and delivery timeframe. The delivery location is the Facilities Services Center at 3935 Hwy 14 East, Rochester, MN 55904, with delivery restricted to Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Vendors must deliver within 10 business days of purchase order issuance and maintain quote validity for a minimum of 30 days from the response due date. Evaluation criteria will emphasize price competitiveness, product specification compliance, and delivery capabilities. The solicitation contact is Dawn Elfstrand, reachable at dawn.elfstrand@rochesterschools.org or (507) 328-4397, with a response deadline of November 6, 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at 35 days from receipt per Minnesota State Statute 471.42. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, vendors must provide comprehensive product specifications and delivery lead times as part of their submission. The total procurement value appears to be limited to the truckload of 840 reams of copy paper, with pricing to be competitively determined through the quote process. No specific budget range is provided in the solicitation documents. The procurement is specifically for Olmsted County, Minnesota, and is being conducted by Rochester Public Schools' Purchasing Department, suggesting this is a localized procurement opportunity targeting a specific institutional need for office supplies.