AEA Purchasing Winter Paper Buy Program

This Iowa Department of Administrative Services bid invites qualified vendors to supply cut paper and envelope products for the AEA Purchasing Winter Paper Buy Program, serving public and non‑public K‑12 school districts (≈475,000 students). The procurement will be conducted through the Public Purchase electronic system, with bid documents posted 9/18/2026 and the submission window closing 10/21/2026. Vendors must be able to provide competitive pricing, consistent quality, and timely delivery of a range of paper sizes and envelope types for educational use. • Scope: Supply of cut (pre‑sized) paper and standard envelopes for K‑12 districts during the winter season. • Delivery: Likely multiple shipments to various school districts across Iowa. • Evaluation: Competitive pricing and product quality; compliance with state procurement rules. • Required registration on Public Purchase (free). • Target audience: Paper manufacturers, distributors, or wholesalers with capacity to serve large school‑district volumes.