Roll Paper - Missouri Department of Conservation

The Missouri Department of Conservation has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for roll paper, soliciting bids for two specific types of coated white gloss offset roll paper: 7,500 hundred-weight units of 60 lb paper and 1,500 hundred-weight units of 100 lb paper. The solicitation requires vendors to provide paper meeting stringent technical specifications, including minimum 88 brightness, 34.5" roll width, 50" roll diameter, and no ground wood content, with opacity requirements of 91% for 60 lb paper and 95% for 100 lb paper. Vendors must submit a firm, fixed mark-up percentage applicable to all roll paper items, which will remain constant throughout the contract period. The procurement opportunity is open from January 20, 2022, with proposals due by February 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract period is set from September 10, 2022, through September 9, 2023, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination to LSC Communication in Liberty, Missouri. Vendors must complete and submit multiple exhibits, including detailed pricing pages, and register in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to participate.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, making the opportunity open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit funding source details or budget ranges disclosed in the documentation. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, and the contract will be awarded to a single vendor providing the best value to the State of Missouri. The total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents. Vendors are required to provide comprehensive product information, including brand/stock details, basis weight, brightness, opacity, roll dimensions, and any green certification credentials. The Missouri Department of Conservation will evaluate proposals based on the submitted mark-up percentage, product specifications, and overall value to the agency, with the intent of selecting a vendor capable of consistently meeting the detailed paper requirements throughout the contract period.