Bath tissue and paper towels

Tulsa Public Schools (“TPS”, the “District”) wishes to contract with a reliable vendor for purchasing bath tissue and paper towels for delivery to our central warehouse as specified. 2. BACKGROUND: TPS is the largest school district in Oklahoma. The district contributes significantly to the area's economic base, employing over 5,520 employees. Approximately 33,572 students are enrolled in 77 elementary/Pre-K schools, middle and junior high schools, and senior high schools, as well as over 46 Career and Technology Education programs around the district. 3. PERIOD OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE AND TIMELINE: The period of performance for goods and/or services subject to this solicitation and any resulting contract shall be from award through June 30, 2025 with two 1-year optional renewals. EVENT: DATE RFP Issue Date 03/29/24 Deadline for Questions 04/10/24 Addendum Posting (if applicable) 04/15/24 PROPOSAL DUE DATE 04/30/24 4. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE RFP: Email any technical issue and

specification questions pertaining to this Request for Proposal to the Purchasing Department at RFPpurchasing@tulsaschools.org by 4:00 p.m. on April 15, 2024. Include a phone number and specifically reference the section of the RFP in question. All questions must be submitted in writing. Questions and answers will be distributed to all suppliers solicited in order to avoid any unfair advantage. These guidelines for communication have been established to ensure a fair and equitable evaluation process for all respondents. Any attempt to bypass the above lines of communication may be perceived as establishing an unfair or biased process and could lead to disqualification as a potential supplier. Any statements made by the district representatives do not modify the terms, conditions, and specifications of this RFP. Any changes to this RFP will be issued in a written addendum to the solicitation 5. VOLUME: Approximate annual usage for Jumbo Roll Tissue is 2000 cases and is usually ordered in full truckloads. Product will be ordered on an as needed basis throughout the contract period. Approximate annual usage for Jumbo Roll Towels is 3,500 cases per year and is usually ordered in full truckloads. Expenditures during the 2023-24 school year were approximately $250,000 however, no guarantee is made as to the dollar volume or quantity of services that will be requested. 6. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: The following individual shall serve as the monitor of the conditions of the contract and shall work directly with the contractor on a regular basis in scheduling and coordinating performance of services, answering technical questions in connection with the scope of work, and providing general direction under the resulting contract: Erin Whitworth, Purchasing Operations Associate. 7. REQUIREMENTS: The successful offer shall be capable of providing and delivering Bath tissue and roll towels as specified, but not be limited to, the following minimum specifications and performance requirements, as well as all the terms and conditions stated herein. 7.1 BATH TISSUE: 1000', ROLL, 12 ROLLS/CS, RENOWN JRT, 2-PLY, TORK/ESSITY # 309116309 • To use with San Jamar Junior Roll Twin Tissue Dispenser #R4000. Holds 2 each 9” JBT rolls (230mm) with 3 1⁄4” core diameter. 7.2 ROLL TOWELS: 6 ROLLS/CS, TORK RENOWN RENO6004-WB, NATURAL ,800' • To use with San Jamar Roll Towel Dispenser T1100 with 1 1⁄2” (38mm) core diameter. It is not the intent of these specifications to be closed and any brand names shown are the desired products. The name of a certain brand, make or manufacturer does not restrict Proposals to the specific brand, make or manufacturer named. All items specified must be the same item, or “an approved equal”. Exceptions/alternates to any specification must be thoroughly detailed and listed in Attachment A. An “approved equal” is, in the sole opinion of the Buyer, deeme