WHITE BOND PAPER

Weld County, Colorado, is seeking bids for a white bond paper supply contract through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The procurement involves supplying white bond paper in multiple specifications, including 8.5 x 11" in 20 lb. and 24 lb. weights, 8.5 x 14", and 11 x 17" sizes. The county requires delivery to multiple department locations, with orders to be fulfilled within 5 working days of placement. Technical questions are due by July 29, 2025, with final bids due on August 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The anticipated contract term spans from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with the notice of award expected on August 18, 2025. Evaluation criteria include unit pricing per case, with the potential to award to the lowest bidder for each line item or to multiple vendors. The paper must meet specific quality requirements, including a minimum 92% brightness, and vendors must provide proof of insurance and comply with all specified terms.

The solicitation provides preference to resident Weld County bidders and Colorado-based suppliers when bids are competitive in price and quality. The county encourages cooperative purchasing and may extend contract pricing to other state or local government agencies. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must include delivery costs in their pricing and be prepared to support potential multi-agency utilization of the contract. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement suggests a comprehensive paper supply contract for county operations. The bid allows for flexibility in vendor selection, potentially accommodating multiple suppliers to meet the county's paper requirements. All pricing and delivery details must be comprehensively documented in the bid response, with a focus on meeting the county's operational needs for white bond paper across various departments and specifications.