Central Tendering BranchSection Centrale des appels d'offresP O Box 8000 - C.P. 8000FrederictonNew BrunswickE3B 5H6**********************TO SUPPLY COPIER PAPER***********************PLEASE NOTE: For evaluation purposed, vendors bidding brands other than those specifiedare requested to provide the following information for each item: Manufacturer & Brand,Manufacturer's Product #, Company's Product #, Packaging and Country or Orgin.1) TO SUPPLY VARIOUS COLOURS AND SIZESOF PAPER ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIREDBASIS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1,2010 TO DECEMBER 31, 2010.2) DELIVERY AS REQUIRED - GOODS TO BERELEASED BY A SUPPLIER AGAINST THECONTRACT ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF ANOFFICIAL "RELEASE UNDER CONTRACT"3) PRICING FOR ALL ITEMS MUST BE FIRMTHROUGH MARCH 31, 2010 AND AGUARANTEE OF NO MORE THAN ONEINCREASE PER QUARTER, PENDINGMANUFACTURER INCREASES.MANUFACTURER DECREASES MUST ALSO BEPASSED ON TO CENTRAL STORES.VENDORS MUST SUBMIT IN WRITING, 30DAYS IN ADVANCE, PRICE INCREASESFOR CENTRAL PURCHASING/CENTRALSTORES APPROVAL.DOCUMENTATION FROM THE MILL MAY BEREQUESTED WHEN A PRICE INCREASE HASBEEN REQUESTED.EXCESSIVE INCREASES MAY BE CAUSEFOR CANCELLATION OF THIS CONTRACT.4) ALL PAPER MUST BE SUPPLIED ONPALLETS & THE COST OF THE PALLETSMUST BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE.5) ALL SHIPPING CHARGES MUST BEINCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE.6) MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS - WHERE IT ISDEEMED PRACTICAL AND IN THE BESTINTEREST OF THE PROVINCE, ACONTRACT MAY BE AWARDED TO MORETHAN ONE SUPPLIER FOR THE SAME ITEMOR GROUP OF ITEMS.7) COLOURED PAPER MUST MATCH BRANDSLISTED EXACTLY.8) ITEMS BEING QUOTED ON MUST BECLEARLY IDENTIFIED- IF SUBSTITUTINGON REQUESTED PRODUCT THE FOLLOWINGINFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED ONTHE TENDER:MANUFACTURER & BRANDMANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT #COMPANY'S PROD.# (IF DIFFERENT THANABOVE)PACKAGINGCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN9) INVOICE PRICING MUST MATCH PRICESQUOTED ON TENDER SUBMISSIONS.DEVIATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ANDINVOICES WILL BE RETURNED FORCORRECTION.10)DELIVERY WILL BE REQUIRED NO LATERTHAN 30 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPTOF ORDER, OR AS GUARANTEED BY THESUCCESSFUL VENDOR. LATE DELIVERIESWILL BE MONITORED AND IF DEEMED BYPNB STAFF TO BE EXCESSIVE, IT WILLBE CONSIDERED JUST GROUNDS FORCONTRACT CANCELLATION AND ALL SUCHDECISIONS ARE FINAL.This is a tender notice only. In order to submit a bid, you must obtain official tender documents from the New Brunswick Opportunities Network, another authorized tendering service or as indicated in the tender notice.No right or duty, in whole or in part, of the vendor under a contract issued may be assigned or delegated without the prior consent of the Central Purchasing Branch.Unless the Central Purchasing Branch has determined otherwise prior to tender closing, all prices must be extended and totalled.Award of contracts: no contract shall be awarded and no payment shall be made to a vendor unless authorized by the Minister or his delegates. The Minister may make an award to the preferred vendor conditional on the negotiation and acceptance of a detailed contract between the Province and the vendor. In such cases, should the detailed contract negotiations not be completed in a reasonable period of time, the Province reserves the right to discontinue negotiations with the vendor andsubsequently enter into negotiations with the second preferred vendor.Payment of invoices is the responsibility of the department or organization to whom the goods are shipped or services are supplied.All discounts quoted will be considered to be without limitations.The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions for Goods and Services apply to this procurement and are considered to be incorporated into this document. By submitting a bid, you agree and accept these terms and conditions. Current "Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms and Conditions" are available on the New Brunswick Opportunities Network, the Council of Atlantic Premiers' Website or from an authorized service provider.A bidder must obtain official bid documents from a distribution service, authorized by the Minister of Supply and Services, in order to submit a bid. The current authorized distribution services are the New Brunswick Opportunities Network (NBON) (operated by the Department of Supply and Services, Province of NB), BIDS (operated by Tender Publications Ltd.) and MERX (operated by Mediagrif Interactive Technologies). Failure to submit the official bid documents or provideproof that the official bid documents were properly obtained will result in rejection of the bid. In order to facilitate the evaluation process, Bidders are requested to respond in the same format as the official bid documents.For procurements which are not subject to the provisions of one or more of the interprovincial procurement agreements, the Province of New Brunswick reserves the right to apply Provincial or regional Preferences, consider local content in the evaluation of bids and/or refuse to consider bids from vendors from other jurisdictions when it is considered to be in the best interests of the Province. When determining the use of these conditions, the Province will consider, among other factors, theextent to which New Brunswick vendors have access to equivalent procurement opportunities in those jurisdictions and the treatment accorded by those jurisdictions to bids from New Brunswick vendors. The Province will be the sole judge of whether these conditions will be used and the extent to which they will be applied.RETURN TO:CENTRAL TENDERING BRANCHP.O. Box 8000Fredericton, N.B.E3B 5H6Marysville PlaceRoom Number 205, 20 McGloin StreetFredericton, N.B.E3A 5T8Fax: (506)444-4200Public opening of bids will take place on closing day at 14:00 Atlantic Time, in Marysville Place, Room 205, 20 McGloin Street, Fredericton, N.B. E3A 5T8.All tenders must be F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid.Sales taxes should not be included in the unit, extended or total prices.This Invitation is being conducted under the provisions of the Public Purchasing Act and Regulation as of the date of the issuance of the Invitation. Bidders may obtain a copy of the Act and Regulation from The Queen's Printer, Province of N.B., P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1Direct DepositThe province of New Brunswick is now using Direct Deposit as the standard method of government payments. Suppliers are required to provide bank account information (and email address if available) for remittance. Please send the completed Direct Deposit Form to the Office of the Comptroller or fax to (506)444-4099 or scan and email to CentAcct-ComptCent@gnb.ca.ESTIMATED QUANTITY CONTRACT 
To be delivered as and when required for the period indicated at the request of the department. Quantities or dollar values stated are an estimate made in good faith and may vary considerably. The Province of N.B. reserves the right to purchase more or lesser amounts depending on requirements.S&S, CENTRAL STORES230 HILTON ROAD,INDUSTRIAL PARKFrederictonNew BrunswickE3B 6B21:Unit of measure : CaseQuantity: 30000Organisation id : 3984Description : (58350) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 11",white, dual purpose, 20 lb., 10 reams/case, Xerox 4200 #3R2047Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:2:Unit of measure : CaseQuantity: 3000Organisation id : 3984Description : (58400) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 14",white, dual purpose, 20 lb., 10reams/case, Xerox 4200 #3R2051Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:3:Unit of measure : CaseQuantity: 1400Organisation id : 3984Description : (58450) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 11",white, dual purpose, 3 hole punched,20 lb., 10 reams/case, Xerox 4200,#3R2641Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:4:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 1400Organisation id : 3984Description : (58460) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 11",blue, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Domtar Colors#81199Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:5:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 2000Organisation id : 3984Description : (58470) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 11",canary, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500shts./pkg., 10 Reams/Case, DomtarColors #81196Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:6:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 1700Organisation id : 3984Description : (58480) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 11",green, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, DomtarColors #81197Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:7:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 1000Organisation id : 3984Description : (58490) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 11",pink, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Domtar Colors#81198Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:8:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 300Organisation id : 3984Description : (58500) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 14",blue, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Domtar Colors#81091Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:9:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 350Organisation id : 3984Description : (58510) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 14",canary, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, DomtarColors #81088Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:10:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 200Organisation id : 3984Description : (58520) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 14",green, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Domtar Colors#81089Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:11:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 150Organisation id : 3984Description : (58530) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 14",pink, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Domtar Colors#81090Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:12:Unit of measure : CaseQuantity: 1250Organisation id : 3984Description : (58545) Copier Paper, 11" x 17",White, 20 lb., 5 Reams/Case, Xerox4200, #3R3761Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:13:Unit of measure : CaseQuantity: 750Organisation id : 3984Description : (60455) Recycled Paper, 8-1/2" X 11",20 lb. weight, White, 500/pkg.,5000/case, Xerox Recycled #3R6296Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:14:Unit of measure : CaseQuantity: 80Organisation id : 3984Description : (60460) Recycled Paper, 8-1/2 X 14",20 lb. weight, White, 500/pkg.,5000/case, Domtar #50808Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:15:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 150Organisation id : 3984Description : (60660) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 11",3 hole punched, pink, dual purpose,20 lb., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case,Rockland Brand #3664Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:16:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 650Organisation id : 3984Description : (60665) Copier Paper, 8-1/2"x 11",Ivory, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Domtar Colors#81201Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:17:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 180Organisation id : 3984Description : (60670) Copier Paper, 8-1/2 x 11",grey, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Domtar Colors#81195Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:18:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 1000Organisation id : 3984Description : (60675) Copier Paper, 8-1/2 x 11",golden rod, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, DomtarColors #81203Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:19:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 500Organisation id : 3984Description : (60680) Copier Paper, 8-1/2 x 11,buff, dual purpose, 20 lbs., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Domtar Colors#81204Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:20:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 20Organisation id : 3984Description : (60685) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 14",ivory, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500 shts./pkgs., 10 reams/case, Xerox Pastel#3R11080Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:21:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 20Organisation id : 3984Description : (60690) Copier Paper, 8-1/2 x 14",grey, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Rockland Bond#2922Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:22:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 200Organisation id : 3984Description : (60695) Copier Paper, 8-1/2"x 14",golden rod, dual purpose, 20 lb, 500shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, DomtarColors #81093Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:23:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 20Organisation id : 3984Description : (60700) Copier Paper, 8-1/2"x 14",buff, dual purpose, 20 lb, 500 shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, Xerox Pastel#3R11078Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:24:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 300Organisation id : 3984Description : (61620) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 11",cherry, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, DomtarColors #81205Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:25:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 700Organisation id : 3984Description : (61630) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 11",orchid, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, DomtarColour Copy #81200Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:26:Unit of measure : PackagesQuantity: 20Organisation id : 3984Description : (61635) Copier Paper, 8-1/2" x 14",orchid, dual purpose, 20 lb., 500shts./pkg., 10 reams/case, DomtarColour Copy #99949500Manufacturer & Brand:Manufacturer;s Product #:Company's Prod. # (if different than above):Packaging:Country of Origin:All containers must indicate brand name, item description and quantity.Packing slips showing quantity, item(s) and purchase order number must be included on the outside of carton(s) or shipment will be returned to the vendor, collect.This procurement is subject to the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade, the Atlantic Procurement Agreement and the Quebec-New Brunswick Procurement Agreement.When stating "Unit Price" on bid submissions, vendors are required to quote pricings no more than four (4) digit positions after the decimal point. More than 4 digit positions after the decimal point will be rounded-off to the fourth position.Any products awarded for this Estimated Quantity Contract MUST remain the same Brand and must be from the same original Manufacturer for the duration of the Contract, unless prior written approval has been received from the Province of New Brunswick.A "brand" is defined as a class of goods identified by name as the product of a SINGLE firm or manufacturer.Awarded vendors must carry ALL costs incurred by Central Stores, Department of Supply & Services, for the return of any, and all products, that do not meet the requirements of the Estimated Quantity Contract, including the cost of having products returned by end-users to Central Stores. Failure to adhere to this condition may result in cancellation of contract.Vendors are to pay special attention to the "Unit" of Measure for each item and bid in the Province's "Unit" of Measure, which may be different from your selling unit.When Samples are requested by the Province, the Samples will remain the Property of the Province of N.B. for a one (1) year period. If vendors want the sample returned after the one (1) year period, this must be requested in writing on the packing slip, attached to each individual sample, when submitted. On this request the vendor must state the method of return that will be charged to their company.Tony McCoyCentral Tendering BranchSection Centrale des appels d'offresP O Box 8000 - C.P. 8000FrederictonNew BrunswickE3B 5H61 (506) 444-41131 (506) 444-4200