Replenish specialty paper

The Illinois Secretary of State is requesting quotes for specialty paper stock under RFQ 27CM015004, with bids due October 23, 2026. The solicitation calls for 300,000 sheets (300 M) of 17.5" x 22.5" white smooth finish Husky Opaque Offset Paper, 60 LB weight (89 GSM), packaged in 500-ream wrapped boxes containing 2,000 to 3,000 sheets per box. A 2% underrun is acceptable; no overruns are permitted. Payment is calculated per thousand sheets actually received.

Delivery must occur within two weeks of order placement via FOB Destination to ILSOS Communications at 319 North Klein Street, Springfield, Illinois 62702. Pricing must be inclusive of all shipping costs. The contract term runs from execution through March 31, 2027, with a maximum total contract term not to exceed ten years, including initial term, renewal terms, and extensions.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total cost. The vendor must submit invoices no later than July 31 for expenses incurred through June 30, or seek payment through the Illinois Court of Claims.

Standard compliance requirements apply: prevailing wage compliance where applicable, drug-free workplace certification for vendors employing 25 or more employees on contracts exceeding $5,000, General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, and Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The vendor must maintain records for three years from final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are involved.

Questions should be directed to Aaron Reuben. Bid submission instructions are available through BidBuy.