Illinois Office of the Secretary of State - Replenish specialty paper - 26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50973 (2026)
Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Feb 11, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- Atul Joshi
- (000) 000-0000
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State is seeking bids to replenish specialty paper. The scope includes 300,000 sheets of 17.5 x 22.5 white smooth finish offset paper, 75,000 sheets of 11 x 17 white bond paper with a watermark state seal, 100,000 sheets of 11 x 17 white recycled long grain paper, and 100,000 sheets of 11 x 17 goldenrod uncoated offset paper. The contract will be awarded by line item on a one-time purchase basis with delivery to Springfield, Illinois. Bids are due by February 11, 2026.
17.5 x 22.5 White Smooth Finish, Husky Opaque Offset, Weight 60#; 11 x 17 White, R-bond, Weight 24#, Watermark State Seal; 11 x 17 White recycled, Long grain, Weight 20#; 11 x 17 Goldenrod uncoated offset, Weight 20#
Price
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Summary
The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State is seeking bids to replenish specialty paper.
The scope includes 300,000 sheets of 17.5 x 22.5 white smooth finish offset paper, 75,000 sheets of 11 x 17 white bond paper with a watermark state seal, 100,000 sheets of 11 x 17 white recycled long grain paper, and 100,000 sheets of 11 x 17 goldenrod uncoated offset paper. The contract will be awarded by line item on a one-time purchase basis with delivery to Springfield, Illinois. Bids are due by February 11, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- 17.5 x 22.5 White Smooth Finish, Husky Opaque Offset, Weight 60#
- 11 x 17 White, R-bond, Weight 24#, Watermark State Seal
- 11 x 17 White recycled, Long grain, Weight 20#
- 11 x 17 Goldenrod uncoated offset, Weight 20#
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Taxpayer Identification Form, Standard Illinois Certifications
- Submit to
- https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50973&external=true&parentUrl=close
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Office of the Secretary of State
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 11, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50973&external=true&parentUrl=close. For questions, contact Atul Joshi.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Atul Joshi at (000) 000-0000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 17.5 x 22.5 White Smooth Finish, Husky Opaque Offset, Weight 60#; 11 x 17 White, R-bond, Weight 24#, Watermark State Seal; 11 x 17 White recycled, Long grain, Weight 20#; 11 x 17 Goldenrod uncoated offset, Weight 20#. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.