T0018 Specialty Paper, Envelopes, Synthetic Paper/Stock, Boxes and Labels - Statewide

The State of New Jersey, including the jurisdictions of Mercer County and Trenton City, is conducting a procurement for a statewide master blanket purchase order contract for specialty paper, envelopes, synthetic paper/stock, boxes, and labels. The contract will be open to state agencies as well as cooperative purchasing program participants, which include quasi-state entities, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other public entities. The contract will cover five product categories, allowing vendors to bid on one or more categories and offer percentage discounts or markups from their published price lists or catalogs. Key deliverables include providing a variety of specialty paper, envelope, and packaging products that meet the technical specifications, with the ability to periodically update pricing. Vendors must be able to meet requirements for expedited delivery, inside delivery, restocking fees, and custom printing. The bid submission deadline is June 22, 2021.

The solicitation includes a partial small business set-aside for categories 4 (specialty boxes) and 5 (specialty labels), requiring vendors to be registered as a qualifying small business in New Jersey to be eligible for those set-aside portions. There is no disabled veteran-owned business set-aside. The previous contract, which expired in 2017, was held by two primary vendors, Xpedx LLC and Paper Mart Inc. No specific budget or award value information is provided, but the contract is expected to cover the statewide needs of participating state and local government agencies.