Cut Paper & Envelopes-Winter

This RFP seeks a vendor to supply cut paper (various sizes and grades) and envelopes to K‑12 school districts and other members of Iowa’s Area Education Agencies for the winter season. The contract will be statewide, with the vendor responsible for pricing, free delivery to each member site (40+ cartons per drop‑off), handling returns, and providing sales reporting. The award will be based on competitive pricing, product quality, past performance, and value‑added services. The contract term runs through the school year, with orders placed through January 2027 and shipments completed by early March 2027. • Supplies: Letter, legal, pastel, tabloid paper (registered #4 or #4 premium) and matching envelopes. • Volume: Approximately 20,000 cartons per winter season (based on 2024‑2025 history). • Delivery: “Off‑the‑truck” free delivery to each site; shipping costs must be included in unit price. • Administrative fee: 1 % of all contract sales paid to Iowa’s AEAs. • Reporting: Monthly sales reports required; vendor must register to do business in Iowa. • Evaluation criteria: price, quality, past performance, statewide service capability, and value‑added support.