Perforated Paper Stock

The Florida Department of Revenue is soliciting competitive bids for perforated paper stock through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #24-25-49, targeting the Department's Publishing Services and Service Centers in Leon County. The procurement seeks two specific paper stock types: 4,160,000 sheets annually of single perforated paper (with perforation 3 2/3" from bottom) and 320,000 sheets annually of double perforated paper (with perforations 3 2/3" from top and bottom). Both paper types must be white, 8.5" x 11", grain long, 24# virgin paper with a smooth finish and maximum brightness of 92. The procurement schedule includes key dates such as vendor questions due by January 13, 2025, bid responses to questions posted by January 29, 2025, and bid opening on February 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with an initial five-year term and potential renewal options for an additional five years. Delivery must be made within 10 business days of order receipt to the Huntley Park Building in Tallahassee, Florida.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current contract appears to be open to any vendor capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications, with a preference for paper similar to Performance Office Papers Brand Perfect Cut Sheets. The procurement allows for annual price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index for paper supplies, capped at 5% per year. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the current pricing indicates approximately $43.40 per carton for single perforated paper and $47.02 per carton for double perforated paper. Financial consequences are built into the contract, including a 10% deduction of order amount per day for delivery delays of 2 or more business days and a 50% deduction for products with latent defects. The contract includes provisions for potential sample testing of alternative paper brands to ensure compatibility with the department's printing infrastructure. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing that includes all shipping costs, with no additional fuel or delivery charges permitted.