JPMC Uncoated Offset Paper

The State of Illinois is soliciting bids for the procurement of JPMC Uncoated Offset Paper through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The contract will be an indefinite quantity arrangement, with a 5-year term, to provide uncoated offset paper products to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies within Illinois. The IFB specifies detailed technical requirements for the paper, including grade, brightness, packaging, and labeling. Bids must be submitted electronically through the State's BidBuy procurement platform by the posted bid opening date. Pricing will be firm for the first 6 months, after which it may be adjusted based on changes in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index. There is a 4% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for this procurement, and vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway to participate.

The contract opportunity is open to all responsive and responsible bidders, with no restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the State encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and has included a BEP Utilization Plan as part of the solicitation requirements. The contract does not have any renewal options, and the State makes no guarantee of actual usage. Specific award values or budget ranges are not provided, as this is an indefinite quantity arrangement.