Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170035572

DeSoto County Schools Solicits Bids for 11,984 Cases of USA-Made Copy Paper

DeSoto County Schools in Mississippi is seeking bids for a large-scale supply of copy paper for delivery to multiple school locations across the district. - Government Buyer: - DeSoto County Schools, Purchasing Department - Contact: Jenifer Hale - Products Requested: - 11,984 cases of white copy paper - 20-pound weight, 8.5 x 11 inches - 500 sheets per ream, 10 reams per case - Must be USA-manufactured (no imported or recycled paper allowed) - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to individual school sites throughout the district - Option to split deliveries: half in August, half in January, or full delivery at once - Procurement Process: - Reverse auction format - Vendors must submit unpriced proposals to qualify - New vendors must complete registration, conflict-of-interest, W-9, and insurance forms - Insurance Requirements: - $1,000,000 liability and $500,000 workers compensation coverage - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or brands named; vendors must specify their proposed brand - Strict requirement for USA-manufactured, non-recycled paper - Places of Performance/Delivery: - Delivery to over 30 individual school and district facilities in DeSoto County, including elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as administrative offices and specialized centers

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of copy paper by the DeSoto County School Board of Education. The bid involves unpriced proposals to be submitted by April 24, 2026, with a reverse auction scheduled for April 29, 2026. The copy paper must be white, 20#, 8 x 11 inches, 500 sheets per ream, 10 reams per case, USA manufactured, and non-recycled. Delivery is required to multiple school locations within the district, with a total quantity of 11,984 cases.

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