What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe King County Directors' Association Purchasing Cooperative needs suppliers to provide offsite paper supplies and reference resources, including envelopes and file folders, for its members. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. Bid submissions and all related questions must be submitted electronically through Public Purchase on or before November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. Responsive bids require electronically submitted signed copies of Attachments A, B, and C, as well as any issued addendums. KCDA evaluates proposals on a line item or group basis using multiple factors, including price, delivery lead time, minimum order quantity, packaging method, and quality management. The expected contract term runs for one year, starting upon award on December 15, 2026, and expiring on December 31, 2027. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately $400,000 to $450,000 annually, though KCDA guarantees no minimum or maximum order volumes.
Scope of work
- Paper supplies
- Reference resources
- Envelopes
- File folders
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price | Not specified |
| Delivery lead time | Not specified |
| Minimum order quantity | Not specified |
| Packaging method | Not specified |
| Quality management | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
- Attachment B Terms by Manufacturer
- Attachment C Special Provisions
- Signed Addendums (if issued)
- Manufacturer authorization letter (if substituting label for No Substitute items)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Public Purchase portal
- Instructions
- Bids will only be accepted electronically through publicpurchase.com. Pricing must be edited only in the pricing field worksheet without altering Excel fields.