Specialty/Miscellaneous Paper for the Correctional Industries Print Shop

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) is seeking a qualified vendor under solicitation RFQ27007089 to supply and deliver specialty paper, print materials, equipment, and related services. These resources are essential for the operation of the Rhode Island Correctional Industries print shop, which produces customized professional print products such as signage, manuals, and brochures for various state agencies and educational institutions. The Division of Purchases may award one or multiple contracts based on the best interests of the state and the agency. Key performance requirements include a strict delivery timeline where all products must be delivered within 40 days of the order date or sooner. Vendors must provide a detailed discount structure and a specific delivery schedule for each material type. To ensure operational coordination, the vendor is required to provide phone notification at least 48 hours prior to delivery, followed by a confirmation email. All shipments must be delivered to the RIDOC facility at 33 Power Road, Cranston, RI, and must be packed for adequate protection. Shipping cases must be clearly labeled with the supplier's name, the shipping address, the shop order number, and the purchase order number. Payment is contingent upon the receipt of goods and proof of delivery obtained from the RI Correctional Industries Warehouse. Any items damaged during transit will be returned for credit at the shipper's expense. Additionally, any new paper grades or materials introduced by the manufacturer during the contract term must be offered to the state at the same discount rates established in the original bid.