f. Other criteria will include pricing in all respects, quality of service, availability of service, past performance, references, and meeting of all requirements and specifications. 4. CLASSIFICATIONS a. Only those papers listed in the 51st North American edition (2014/2015) of The Competitive Grade Finder, the Paper Buyers Encyclopedia, or as otherwise accepted by Grade Finders, Inc., for publication in subsequent editions of any of its paper buyer’s guides will be considered. For products not listed in the current Competitive Grade Finder, a copy of Grade Finders’ letter of acceptability must be provided at the time of bid opening. 5. PACKAGING a. Each line item is to be packaged, cartoned, and palletized individually. b. All cartons must be constructed in such a manner that the product retains its original construction, and must not allow for shifting, bending, or curling. Within the carton, units shall be packed in a manner designed to minimize damage during shipment due to rough or improper handling. c. Paper products that are deliverable in pallet quantities are to be palletized on wooden pallets and securely shrink-wrapped. The weight capacity of each pallet cannot exceed 2,000lb. nor be more than 42” wide x 42” long. The construction of the pallet must be compatible with the equipment at the district, without any additional cost. This equipment has a standard fork height (3-1/4” low to 7-3/4” high), standard fork width (6”), and the fork size is 21” wide x 36” long. d. Packaging for shipment shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's standard practice and in a manner readily accepted by common carrier's engaged in interstate commerce. e. All cartons must be labeled on the end with the product description, stock number, and quantity. All cut sheet paper products are to be ream wrapped within the carton. 6. DELIVERIES a. All paper products will be ordered on an as needed basis. A minimum order of 20 cartons will be requested per delivery. b. All products will be ordered in full carton quantities.
f. Other criteria will include pricing in all respects, quality of service, availability of service, past performance, references, and meeting of all requirements and specifications. 4. CLASSIFICATIONS a. Only those papers listed in the 51st North American edition (2014/2015) of The Competitive Grade Finder, the Paper Buyers Encyclopedia, or as otherwise accepted by Grade Finders, Inc., for publication in subsequent editions of any of its paper buyer’s guides will be considered. For products not listed in the current Competitive Grade Finder, a copy of Grade Finders’ letter of acceptability must be provided at the time of bid opening. 5. PACKAGING a. Each line item is to be packaged, cartoned, and palletized individually. b. All cartons must be constructed in such a manner that the product retains its original construction, and must not allow for shifting, bending, or curling. Within the carton, units shall be packed in a manner designed to minimize damage during shipment due to rough or improper handling. c. Paper products that are deliverable in pallet quantities are to be palletized on wooden pallets and securely shrink-wrapped. The weight capacity of each pallet cannot exceed 2,000lb. nor be more than 42” wide x 42” long. The construction of the pallet must be compatible with the equipment at the district, without any additional cost. This equipment has a standard fork height (3-1/4” low to 7-3/4” high), standard fork width (6”), and the fork size is 21” wide x 36” long. d. Packaging for shipment shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's standard practice and in a manner readily accepted by common carrier's engaged in interstate commerce. e. All cartons must be labeled on the end with the product description, stock number, and quantity. All cut sheet paper products are to be ream wrapped within the carton. 6. DELIVERIES a. All paper products will be ordered on an as needed basis. A minimum order of 20 cartons will be requested per delivery. b. All products will be ordered in full carton quantities.