Specialty Paper

The state of New York, specifically Oneida County, is conducting a cooperative bid for specialty paper procurement involving multiple school districts, including APW Central, Central Square, Fulton City, Hannibal Central, Mexico Academy & Central, Oswego City, Phoenix Central, Pulaski Academy & Central, and Sandy Creek Central School Districts, as well as the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi). The procurement covers an extensive range of paper products including construction paper, drawing paper, canvas panels, tracing paper, foil metallic paper, tissue paper, and various specialty boards such as Bristol tag board, foam board, mat board, and poster board. The bid (B25-0101) is scheduled for submission by January 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with a virtual bid opening via Zoom and a contract period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing on an electronic vendor response sheet, with the option to provide substitute items and potential for a one-year contract renewal. Strict adherence to specifications is required, with provisions for sample submissions, delivery requirements, and performance guarantees, and all pricing must be net and include transportation and delivery charges.

The bid documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The cooperative purchasing approach allows multiple districts to benefit from consolidated bidding, potentially reducing costs and administrative overhead. Participating school districts are tax-exempt, and vendors must complete various certifications including non-collusive bidding, conflict of interest, and Iran Divestment Act compliance. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a significant procurement value covering multiple school districts' paper product needs. The bid emphasizes vendor compliance with detailed specifications and the ability to provide a wide range of paper products across multiple categories and sizes. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications, provide competitive pricing, and demonstrate capability to fulfill the comprehensive paper product requirements for the participating educational institutions.