Copy paper bid

The Collaborative for Regional Educational Services and Training (CREST) is soliciting bids for the supply of copy paper to approximately 26 school districts and cities/towns in Essex County, Massachusetts. The bid is for an estimated total of 47,593 cartons of 8.5" x 11" white copy paper with varying minimum shipment quantities, brightness requirements, and recycled content. Bids are due by 9:00 AM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, and the contract period is from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 with an optional one-year extension. Bidders must submit two reams of sample paper for performance testing, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price. Pricing must be inclusive of inside delivery to multiple locations, and the participating entities reserve the right to terminate the contract for cause and to use the state contract if the price is more beneficial.

The bid documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The total value of the contract is not provided, but based on the estimated quantity of 47,593 cartons, it is likely a sizable procurement opportunity for copy paper suppliers in the region.