STATIONERY, OFFICE SUPPLIES, AND SMALL FURNISHINGS

Ocean County is seeking a vendor to provide a broad range of office consumables, small furnishings, and related specialty items under a one‑year cooperative purchasing contract. The award will be based on the highest percentage discount off the vendor’s published list price (Essendant or S.P. Richards). The contract covers ten product categories, including general office supplies (paper, pens, folders, computer accessories, etc.) and specialty items such as batteries, calendars, shredders, and step ladders. Vendors must maintain a public website with locked‑in list pricing, honor a minimum $20 order per transaction, deliver 90 % of items within two business days FOB destination, and provide exchanges for unsatisfactory items within five business days. No bid security or performance bond is required, but full insurance, EEO, and various certifications must be submitted via DocuSign. • Award based on percentage discount; up to two contracts may be awarded per catalog. • Quarterly price‑adjustment dates (July 1, Oct 1, Jan 1, Apr 1) with required notification. • Vendor must be registered on OpenGov, meet insurance and certification requirements, and comply with delivery and warranty terms.