Opportunity
City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2727932
Philadelphia Free Library seeks Accent Opaque Digital or Cougar Digital coated paper products
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
B2727932
NAICS
424110, 424120
The City of Philadelphia's Free Library is seeking bids for a one-year contract to supply specific coated paper products for its Graphics Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Philadelphia, Free Library of Philadelphia, Graphics Department - Delivery location: Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 201, Philadelphia - OEMs and Vendors: - Only Accent Opaque Digital and Cougar Digital brands are acceptable (no alternates or home-printer brands) - Products Requested: - 12 cartons of 100# Cover Paper (271 GSM, 12x18, white, brightness 96+) - 20 cartons of 80# Cover Paper (216 GSM, 12x18, white, brightness 96+) - 7 cartons of 32# Text Paper (118 GSM, 12x18, white, brightness 96+) - 7 cartons of 65# Cover Paper (176 GSM, 8.5x11, white, brightness 96+) - All paper must be delivered in cartons, not individual reams - Unique Requirements: - Vendors must quote all items to be eligible - Award may be made by line item or as a whole to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Annual contract value not to exceed $99,000 - Price increases for renewals capped at 4% annually based on CPI - Compliance with nondiscrimination, tax, and insurance provisions required - Consent and Authorization Agreement must be completed for bid submission
Description
This solicitation is for a small order purchase of coated paper products, specifically Accent Opaque Digital or Cougar Digital brand papers in various weights and sizes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, either as a whole or by line item. Delivery must be made in cartons to the Free Library of Philadelphia's Graphics Department, and sellers must quote all items to be eligible for award. The contract term is one year with the possibility of up to three one-year renewals, and prices must remain fixed for the initial 12 months with potential adjustments based on CPI for renewals.