Copy Paper

The District of Columbia is seeking to procure recycled copy paper through a competitive solicitation with a contract opportunity ID of 66c85e53829eb5d869075396. The specific procurement involves Navigator Premium Recycled paper or an equivalent product, with precise specifications including 8.5 x 11 inch dimensions, 30% post-consumer content, 75% total recycled material, 20lb weight, 500 sheets per ream, and 10 reams per case. The paper must be 95 bright and delivered on skids, with 40 cases per skid. The procurement was posted on May 14, 2012, with a critical due date of May 26, 2012, and a required delivery date of May 24, 2012. This procurement appears to be a standard supply contract for office paper that emphasizes environmental sustainability through significant recycled content requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are explicitly noted in the available documentation, the procurement seems structured as an open competitive solicitation for paper suppliers. The contract appears targeted at standard office supply vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications and delivery requirements. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and no specific budget range or estimated contract value is disclosed in the available contract opportunity details. The delivery specifications suggest the District of Columbia is seeking a vendor with robust logistics capabilities, able to package and deliver large quantities of paper on standard shipping skids with precise case-count requirements. Potential bidders would need to demonstrate compliance with the technical specifications, delivery capabilities, and the ability to provide a competitively priced recycled paper product meeting the outlined performance characteristics.