Description
The State of South Dakota is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to supply a broad range of recycled fine paper products for use by its various state agencies. The contract will be effective December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027 (approximately one year) and covers multiple paper grades—including bond, carbonless, cover stock, dual‑purpose, index, offset, and vellum finishes—each with specific size, weight, brightness, opacity, and packaging requirements. Vendors must be capable of meeting the technical specifications detailed in the “Recycled Paper Worksheet,” provide color options where required, and adhere to South Dakota procurement policies (e.g., registration, bonding, insurance). No budget or award date is disclosed, and the solicitation is open‑invitation, meaning any qualified supplier may submit a bid by the stated deadline.
• Supply of various recycled paper grades (bond, carbonless, cover stock, dual‑purpose, index, offset, vellum) in specified sizes and weights.
• Technical requirements include ≥ 92 brightness, ≥ 88 opacity, ream‑wrapped packaging (typically 500 sheets/ream, 10 reams/carton).
• Contract period: Dec 1 2026 – Nov 30 2027; bids due by Nov 17 2026; questions due by Oct 19 2026.