Office Supplies Attachment A1 Price Schedule Addendum #1 Office Supplies

The State of Vermont is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide office supplies. The contract will be for a period of two years with an option to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods. The contractor will be required to create a customized online catalog for state contract users, provide online ordering, and deliver products to any location in the state within three business days. The state is also seeking to reduce the use of chlorine in the products it purchases and requires Processed Chlorine Free (PCF) paper with a minimum of 50% post-consumer recycled material. • The contractor must provide a transition/implementation plan to train users to order supplies via the vendor's online system. • The contractor must attend quarterly meetings with the Office of Purchasing and Contracting staff to discuss problems and marketing plans. • The contractor must provide a detailed "chain of command" to resolve problems and escalate complaints. • The contractor must provide pricing for reams, cartons, and pallets of 8.5x11 inches copy paper that is Chlorine Free and 50% recycled content. • The contractor must stock a specific brand of record box made by the Paige Company called the Miracle Box, MB-15.