Fort Smith Public Schools - Truck Loads of Paper - November 2026

Fort Smith Public Schools is soliciting sealed electronic proposals under solicitation number 2025-26 RFP-033 for a one-time purchase of two truck loads of paper, totaling 8,400 reams across 21 pallets. The delivery is scheduled for November or December 2026 to the district's administrative buildings and schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The required paper must be letter size (8.5x11 inches), 20 pounds, minimum 92 brightness, and acid-free. All products must comply with ISO 9706:2019 and ISO 14001:2015 standards and be sourced from sustainable forestry practices. Packaging requirements specify that paper must be in reams of 500 sheets, shrink-wrapped on wooden pallets, and delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The contract award is based entirely on a points-based scoring system where the price per case of paper accounts for 100% of the evaluation. Vendors must submit a proposal and a completed Assurance and Disclosure Statement via the e-Procurement Portal by the deadline of November 20, 2026. Compliance requirements include certifications against boycotts of Israel and the energy, fossil fuel, firearms, or ammunition industries, as well as certifications regarding foreign ownership by the government of the People's Republic of China and the non-employment of illegal immigrants. Payment is contingent upon the delivery and acceptance of commodities and the submission of a properly itemized invoice. The district maintains the right to inspect all goods upon delivery and reject any that do not meet the specified quality and design standards.