Multi-Purpose Paper Cooperative

The County of Rockland, in collaboration with the Empire State Cooperative Procurement Alliance, is seeking proposals for a multi-purpose paper cooperative contract (RCO #RCO-RC-2025-002). The procurement focuses on recycled copy paper in multiple sizes, including 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 14, and 11 x 17 inches, with a minimum order requirement of 10 cartons and a maximum of 199 cartons. The paper must be white bond paper containing 30% post-consumer fiber. The current solicitation is structured to provide local governments, law enforcement, fire and emergency services, and other local government functions with a streamlined procurement process that offers enhanced administrative efficiency and collective purchasing power. The contract opportunity is posted on March 17, 2025, with proposals due by April 24, 2025. Vendors must be prepared to deliver orders within 10 days of receiving a purchase order and comply with the specifications outlined in the contract documents. The contract will aim to provide competitive pricing that varies based on the quantity of cartons ordered.

The contract appears to be restricted to county agencies and is tax-exempt, with a maximum contract value of $232,500.00. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is part of a cooperative alliance designed to simplify the contract review and award process for local government entities. The current contract is being managed through W.B. Mason Co. Inc., operating under the New York State Office of General Services (NYS OGS) contract. Pricing is tiered, with rates ranging from $45.59 to $61.24 per carton for 10-39 cartons and $44.19 to $59.87 per carton for 40-199 cartons, depending on paper size. The contract period runs through December 31, 2024, with potential for renewal or extension. Interested vendors should carefully review all contract documents and be prepared to provide detailed pricing, delivery capabilities, and compliance with specified requirements. Inquiries and communications regarding the contract can be directed to Sabrina Samuels, Purchaser II, as indicated in the contract documentation.