Paper, Continuous Feed, Offset Book (RFI)

California Department of General Services, Procurement Division is issuing a Request for Information on continuous-feed, offset book and bond, roll, and folio paper products for development of a statewide contract, with RFI responses due October 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST. The RFI is voluntary; participation does not obligate suppliers to bid on the subsequent solicitation.

DGS-PD seeks market intelligence on product availability, current conditions, and manufacturers and suppliers qualified to serve state agencies statewide. The agency specifically requests feedback on Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) attributes and invites suppliers to identify any technical specifications in Attachment B that may restrict competition, increase costs or lead times, limit availability, or conflict with industry practices.

Respondents must complete the RFI Questionnaire (Attachment A) and may submit supporting documentation and product literature. The estimated annual contract value is $5 million. The resulting contract will be mandatory for state agencies and available for local governmental entities. The anticipated contract term is two years with three optional one-year extensions.

A formal Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal is anticipated to be released in December 2026. Suppliers bear all costs associated with developing RFI responses. Questions should be directed to Willie Orphe at (279) 946-8393 or willie.orphe@dgs.ca.gov.