Paper Products-Toilet Tissue, Towels and Miscellaneous Paper Products

The City of Wichita's Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive paper products contract covering nine distinct product groups, including C-Fold Paper Towels, Single Fold Towels, Roll Tissue, Kim Towels Wipers, Jumbo Roll Tissue, Toilet Seat Covers, Sanitary Napkin Liners, Sanitary Tampons, and Sanitary Napkins. The Request for Bid (RFB) #250274 is scheduled for electronic submission by September 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, with an anticipated contract period of one year and potential for four additional one-year renewals. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience providing similar services and must comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best total net bid per group, with vendors required to be both responsible and responsive. Qualifications include understanding industry standards and the ability to meet the specific product specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.

The City encourages emerging and disadvantaged business participation in the bidding process, with vendors required to complete registration through the City's eProcurement Portal. Successful bidders must provide a Certificate of Insurance with specified minimum coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation. The procurement is specifically for the City of Wichita, serving approximately 397,000 residents across 167 square miles in Sedgwick County, Kansas. While the solicitation includes estimated quantities, the City emphasizes that these are for evaluation purposes only and do not guarantee specific purchase amounts. The City is tax-exempt, and the contract will be awarded to the vendor(s) demonstrating the most advantageous bid(s) across the nine product groups. Potential vendors should note that the actual purchase volumes may vary, and the city retains flexibility in its procurement approach.