2027-Annual Buy-400 Copier Paper

The Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) of Nebraska is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for its 2027 Annual Buy program, specifically the “Copier Paper” (section 400) category. The IFB is a sealed‑bid competitive procurement that allows qualified vendors to supply copier paper (and optionally other product categories) to over 330,000 students across 245 school districts and other public entities in Nebraska (and participating South Dakota schools). Vendors must be pre‑registered in ESUCC’s online sourcing system, submit electronic bids by 3 PM CST on 9 December 2026, and may be required to post a $2,500 bid bond. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder; multiple awards are possible. Delivery is FOB Destination tailgate, with the first paper delivery date defined in the “Key IFB Dates” (June 2 2027). Payments are Net 45, and a 4 % administrative fee is assessed on awarded purchases (2 % on non‑awarded punch‑out items). Late‑delivery penalties of 2 % per month apply. The contract runs for the calendar year and is renewed annually. • Sealed competitive bid for copier paper (section 400) under the Annual Buy program. • Target customers: Nebraska public K‑12 schools, ESUs, and participating South Dakota schools. • Bid submission: electronic only, by 2026‑12‑09 15:00 CT; $2,500 bid bond required. • Award expected 2027‑01‑12; contract term roughly one year (through 2027). • Delivery start June 2 2027; FOB Destination, Net 45 payment, 4 % admin fee. • Vendor must comply with extensive federal, state, and labor regulations (Davis‑Bacon, anti‑kickback, etc.). • Potential for multiple awards and future catalog punch‑out opportunities.