RFP 25-070 copy paper

The Floyd County Board of Education (FCBOE) is seeking sealed bids for RFP 25-070, a procurement opportunity for copy paper located in Georgia. The solicitation requests 5,040 cases of standard letter-size (8-1/2" x 11") white copy paper with specific requirements including 20# weight and 92+ brightness, packaged as 10 reams of 500 sheets per case. Key procurement dates include a July 11, 2025 deadline for submitting questions, a July 16, 2025 deadline for sample submissions, and a September 15, 2025 target for initial delivery. Proposals must be submitted to Trent Hicks, Director of Internal Audits and Compliance, at 600 Riverside Parkway, NE, Rome, GA 30161, with specific envelope marking requirements of "RFP25-070 Copy Paper". The FCBOE will evaluate bids based on multiple factors including price, availability, past vendor experience, and bid compliance, with the option to award the contract to one or multiple vendors. Vendors are required to provide both primary and alternate manufacturer brand options and complete a vendor questionnaire and reference sheet.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The FCBOE emphasizes domestic paper sourcing and provides flexibility in vendor selection, with provisions for awarding by line item to multiple vendors and the ability to negotiate pricing for large quantity orders. The contract includes potential renewal options contingent on mutual agreement between the successful bidder(s) and the FCBOE. Purchases under this contract will be tax-exempt, and the board reserves the right to make final selection based on comprehensive bid evaluation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the scope of 5,040 cases suggests a potentially significant procurement value. The contract appears open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the specified paper quality and delivery requirements, with no indication of limitations based on business size or type.