Bid #LAKOTA-6074. Lakota Local Schools, Liberty Township, Ohio. Lakota Local School District is seeking proposals for domestic white copy paper (20#, 8.5" x 11", min. 92% brightness). The contract requires delivery to a third-party facility in Hamilton. Due Jul 10 (1 day left).
Lakota Local School District is seeking proposals for domestic white copy paper (20#, 8.5" x 11", min. 92% brightness). The contract requires delivery to a third-party facility in Hamilton, OH, with quantities estimated at 3-4 truckloads per half-year. Prices must be firm through December 31, 2026. Vendors must submit references, including a recently discontinued local school district client.
The Lakota Local School District is soliciting quotes for copy paper. All proposals must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026. A frequently asked questions list is posted below. The complete request for proposal is available on our website. Frequently Asked Questions for RFP #06252026– Lakota Local School District Copy Paper Supplement Q1. Is domestic paper the only acceptable product? A. Yes. Q2. When and how often do you plan on placing orders for 3-4 truckloads of copy paper? A. The quantity of materials ordered will not exceed the amount specified in the RFP. If Lakota determines they need less than specified on the RFP, they reserve the right to reduce the quantity specified on the purchase order. The quantity of materials ordered will vary, historically three trucks per half year are ordered. We will notify you in advance when we need delivery. Q3. I wanted to clarify if you will make payment via check and/or card? A. We can make payment via check, card or ACH. Referencing RFP #06252026 page 3, section Payment Terms, Conditions & Discounts, preference for payment of invoices is via Visa – Card Payables program through First Financial Bank, at no additional charge (transaction/convenience fees or additional up-charge/surcharge fees will not be permitted). Q4. Will all cases be delivered at the same time? If not, can you provide requested delivery schedule? A. No, all truckloads will not be delivered at the same time. Reference question Q2 for answer. Q5. Can you explain the estimated delivery schedule and timeframe for the order? A. Please refer to the answer to question #2.
The agency published this document with the solicitation:
Lakota Local Schools issued this public solicitation in Liberty Township, Ohio, referenced as solicitation number LAKOTA-6074. It was published on June 25, 2026, and responses are due by July 10, 2026.
Lakota Local Schools in Liberty Township, Ohio is using this solicitation to acquire the goods, services, or construction work described above. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a public solicitation in Ohio are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, hold any applicable trade or professional license, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Ohio so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Lakota Local Schools's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 10, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Lakota Local Schools should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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