Paper & Print Shop Products for DAS Print Shop

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking qualified vendors to supply a broad range of paper and printing‑shop consumables for use across state agencies, offices, and the DAS print shop. The contract will be a one‑year agreement beginning July 1 2026, with the option to renew up to five additional years. Bids must be submitted by June 5 2026, and the award will be based on compliance with detailed product specifications, pricing, and the ability to meet delivery and logistical requirements (FOB Destination, freight prepaid, inside deliveries, and a 4‑hour JIT capability for Polk County). The solicitation includes an administrative fee of 1 % of sales, quarterly reporting obligations, and a net‑60 payment term. • Provide a catalog of 46 distinct paper products (various weights, colors, finishes) and related consumables such as padding compounds, chip board, and cardboard boxes. • Must meet strict quality standards (FSC/SFI certification, recycled‑content percentages, brightness, opacity, pH, etc.) and ship in 1,000‑sheet increments. • Required to support state‑wide distribution, including rapid JIT deliveries within Polk County, and accept the state’s preferred Purchasing Card payment method. • Vendors will be responsible for quarterly sales reporting, a 1 % administrative fee, and adherence to back‑order notification (24 hr) and no‑over‑ship policies.