Copy Paper / City

The City of Worcester is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver a full year’s worth of copy paper (both virgin and post‑consumer recycled) to all city and school departments. The solicitation calls for a sealed‑bid, lowest‑price‑technically‑acceptable award. Quantities include 30,000 reams of standard 8½×11“ virgin paper, 700 reams of assorted‑color recycled paper, 500 reams of 8½×14“ virgin paper, 2,000 reams of 11×17“ virgin paper, and 700 reams of high‑brightness 8½×11“ virgin paper. Delivery is required within 7 days of each order, and the contract runs from May 1 2023 through April 30 2024 with an optional one‑year renewal. No bid or performance bonds are required, but the vendor must provide standard commercial general liability and automobile insurance. • Supplies: 33,900 reams of assorted copy paper over a 12‑month period. • Delivery: Must meet a 7‑day delivery window per order (default 12 days if not specified). • Contract: One‑year term, optional renewal, lowest net price wins, with required insurance coverage.