Opportunity
San Diego Community College District-District Office Planet bids #RFB 27-03
District-wide reprographic paper, specialty paper, and large-format media supply
Posted
September 30, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
RFB 27-03
NAICS
424110
San Diego Community College District is seeking annual bids for paper and printing supplies used across the District. - Buyer: San Diego Community College District — Purchasing and Contract Services Department. - Procurement: District-wide requirements contract for 58 items across reprographic paper, specialty paper, and large-format media rolls. - Named OEMs, brands, and benchmarks: Hammermill Copy, Domtar (including Domtar Vellum Bristol, Domtar Index, and Domtar Cougar), NCR, Classic Crest, Blazer Digital, Precision, Shasta, Banner, Springhill Index, Wausau Astrobrights, Kromkote, Startliner, Docusource, and Docucopy. Specifications also reference a Domestic Mill Brand. - Estimated annual quantities: 11 reprographic-paper items, including 3,000 cases of standard 20# paper and carbonless-paper items; 39 specialty-paper items, including envelopes, cover stock, index stock, tabs, and perforated paper; and 8 large-format roll items, generally 15 rolls per item. - Notable requirements: Bidders must identify the offered brand and manufacturer/order number. Proposed equivalents require supporting product literature. Three paper items specify Hammermill Copy with “no substitute.” Carbonless paper includes specified part colors, collation, sequence, and sheet counts; some paper items require recycled content or chlorine-free construction. - Term and quantities: Initial one-year term with one optional one-year renewal, subject to agreement. Quantities are estimates for evaluation and do not guarantee purchases.
Description
The San Diego Community College District is requesting electronic sealed bids for a requirements contract to purchase reprographic and specialty paper products for district-wide use. The listed products are grouped into reprographic paper products, specialty paper products, and large-format rolls. The initial contract term is January 1 through December 31, 2027, with one optional renewal period for January 1 through December 31, 2028, subject to agreement by both parties. The District does not guarantee any specified purchase quantity, and bids must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids by October 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time.