Corrugated Boxes

The State of Arkansas, through the Office of State Procurement, is seeking bids for the provision of corrugated cardboard storage boxes to the Arkansas Division of Correction and the jurisdictions of Pulaski County and the City of Little Rock. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide various sizes of corrugated boxes and lids that meet specific quality and packaging requirements. The estimated quantities are 25,000 per order, with orders typically placed twice annually. The bid opening date is December 28, 2022, and the anticipated contract start date is January 1, 2023, with an initial one-year term and up to six one-year renewal options. Pricing must be provided on the Official Bid Price Sheet, and delivery must be FOB destination to the ADC/Cummins Farm Operation location within 15 working days. Price increases will be considered at the time of contract renewal, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest-bidding, responsible Prospective Contractor on an all or none basis.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. While the documents reference the possibility of set-asides, no further details are provided. The existing incumbent vendor or contractors are not disclosed, nor is any information about the current infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The available budget range or potential award value for the contract is also not specified in the provided documents.