Ellepot FP Paper

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, issued this Request for Quote on February 13, 2026, for the procurement of specialized Ellepot FP paper required for seedling production at the Buckeye State Tree Nursery in Zanesville, Ohio. The procurement seeks 60 rolls of 50mm FP paper by 1400 meters and 10 rolls of 80mm FP paper by 1400 meters, with all material required to be new, manufactured from FSC-certified forest wood fibers with polyester reinforcement, and possessing a minimum degradation time of 12 months while meeting the highest environmental industry standards. Delivery must be completed by March 25, 2026, or earlier to the nursery located at 5940 Memory Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701, and interested bidders may schedule site visits by appointment only between January 20 and January 29, 2026, by contacting William Barnhill at 614-943-0434 or william.barnhill@dnr.ohio.gov. All proposals must be submitted through Ohio Buys by the March 10, 2026, due date, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a line-item basis, with the contract term extending through June 30, 2026. Bidders must comply with F.O.B. Destination/Pre-Paid/Allowed terms, meaning all freight costs and risk of loss are borne by the contractor until delivery and state acceptance. Contract pricing remains firm during the initial term, with economic price adjustments permitted thereafter only upon documented demonstration of cost increases in raw materials, labor, freight, or insurance.

Bidders claiming Buy American, Buy Ohio, or Veteran-Friendly Business preferences may receive score adjustments of five percent for the first preference and two percent each for subsequent preferences, provided at least one non-qualifying offeror exists for that preference category. All bidders must complete and submit the Affirmation and Disclosure Form, certifying compliance with Executive Orders prohibiting offshore services performance, offshore state data localization, and purchasing from Russian institutions or companies, and disclosing all principal business locations, service performance locations, and state data storage locations for both the primary contractor and any subcontractors. Contractors must carry minimum commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 and are responsible for notifying the state of any market-driven price decreases; failure to comply with pricing adjustment provisions may result in contract default. The State of Ohio retains the right to audit financial records for three years post-final payment and may terminate contracts for convenience or cause, including persistent defaults after three occurrences. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, pricing will be evaluated on a competitive basis with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder receiving the award.