Office Supplies / City

The City of Worcester is procuring a three‑year, all‑source contract for general‑line office supplies for its municipal departments and the Worcester Public Schools. The contract requires a punch‑out catalog that integrates with the City’s Workday financial system and mandates rapid inside delivery (standard orders within two business days). Vendors must demonstrate at least three years of experience, an extensive catalog (≥ 10,000 items), and the ability to support EDI/Internet ordering. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; W.B. Mason was selected. • Scope: furnish and deliver a broad range of consumable office items (binders, folders, pens, pencils, calculators, staplers, tape, etc.) for an estimated $1.05 M annual spend. • Delivery: inside delivery within 2 business days; 95 % fill‑rate guarantee; quarterly usage reporting required. • Contract period: Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2027 with two optional one‑year renewals. • Vendor qualifications: ≥ 5 years in office‑supply market, ≥ 3 large customers, EDI capability, separate ship‑to/bill‑to for ~80 locations.