Copy-Multipurpose Paper Bid 2026-27

EducationPlus, a cooperative serving roughly 600,000 K‑12 students in Missouri and Southern Illinois, is seeking qualified vendors to supply 20‑lb multipurpose copy paper (various sizes and brands) on a drop‑ship basis to member school districts and other eligible nonprofit entities. The contract will run from October 1 2025 through September 30 2026 and will be awarded on an “all‑or‑nothing” or item‑by‑item basis. Vendors must submit a completed Excel response form, accept the required exhibits, and agree to a 2 % markup policy, price‑adjustment clauses, and Missouri domestic‑product preferences. Delivery is FOB Destination within St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson counties, with freight and lift‑gate costs disclosed for out‑of‑area shipments. The award will be posted on Public Purchase, and the vendor must maintain inventory, handle returns, and provide manufacturer warranties. • Supply 20‑lb white xerographic copy paper (various dimensions) in cases, pallets, and truckloads. • Pricing must be valid through September 30 2025 and include freight to the listed counties. • Volume discounts, escalation/de‑escalation clauses, and compliance with Missouri Domestic Products Procurement Act are required. • Vendor must upload product images, descriptions, and prices to EducationPlus’s online ordering system after award. • Contract period: 12 months; award expected September 26 2025; submission deadline September 24 2026.