Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/11/2024 - 7:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda Items
Type: Action
Subject: Approval of Printshop Paper Bid
Vision 2026:
Operational Excellence Strategies 2
Maintain strong fiscal health of the organization.
Policy:
Background The district print shop is responsible for determining the quantity and the various types of paper that is needed to keep up with the demand for district-wide printing services. Orders for paper are placed as needed. In June, the Board approved bids from four (4) vendors for these similar types of paper at an estimated total cost of $86,113.35, and this contract expires on December 31, 2024.
File Attachment:
Printshop Paper FINAL RESULTS 12.3.24.pdf
Summary: As the national supply and demand of paper continues to fluctuate, it was determined that a 6-month contract (versus a 12-month) was better served and would attract more vendors.

Legal notice was published and bid packages for a 6-month contract were sent to multiple vendors. In the bid document, we specified various brands for multiple types of paper. We also sought bids on various sizes and types of envelopes and labels. Three (3) vendors responded to the bid.

Attached are the bid results. The lowest bid prices for various items are recommended by the highlighted cells. The prices will be effective through June 30, 2025.
Funding: Estimated Cost: $85,033.90

Funding Source: 2024-2025 Education Fund – Supply Budget
Board Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Education award various paper, envelopes, and labels to vendors (as highlighted on the attached bid results) as follows: Garvey’s Office Products in the estimated amount of $25,714.50; Veritiv Operating Company in the estimated amount of $25,979.00; and Lindenmeyr Monroe in the estimated amount of $33,340.40, for a total estimated amount of $85,033.90.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Lisa Maher - Dir of Business Services
Signed By:
Brian O'Keeffe - Asst Superintendent Business Services
Signed By:
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Julie Kulovits Moved, Member John Rutledge seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education award various paper, envelopes, and labels to vendors (as highlighted on the attached bid results) as follows: Garvey’s Office Products in the estimated amount of $25,714.50; Veritiv Operating Company in the estimated amount of $25,979.00; and Lindenmeyr Monroe in the estimated amount of $33,340.40, for a total estimated amount of $85,033.90.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes
Julie Kulovits     Yes
Erik Hjerpe     Yes
John Rutledge     Yes