Copy Paper Sealed Quote 2022

The City of Scranton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, is conducting a Sealed Quote (SQ-011) procurement for copy paper, specifically seeking 200 cases of 8 1/2 x 11 (Letter Size) 20# Bright White copy paper. The procurement is structured as an "as needed" delivery contract, with vendors required to provide a minimum of 10 cases per delivery and ensure 24 to 48 hour notice before delivery. Delivery locations are specified as City Hall at 340 North Washington Ave and the Scranton Police Station at 100 South Washington Ave. The solicitation was released on July 5, 2022, with a deadline for questions set for July 25, 2022, and a response deadline of July 28, 2022, at 11:00 am. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the city's e-Procurement Portal, with the procurement process emphasizing electronic submission and placing full responsibility on bidders for timely and proper quote submission. The pricing proposal requires bidders to provide a unit cost per case and complete a vendor questionnaire certifying their authorization to submit the quote.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the specified paper requirements and delivery parameters. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the total procurement volume is 200 cases of copy paper, which suggests a moderate-value contract. The electronic submission process through the e-Procurement Portal indicates a preference for technologically capable vendors who can navigate digital procurement systems. The procurement does not outline a complex evaluation process, focusing primarily on the unit cost per case and the vendor's ability to meet delivery specifications and timelines.