Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. All paper bid in this solicitation must be equal to or better than the grades specified. The most current electronic edition of the “Competitive Grade Finder, North American Edition” will be used in determining whether papers meet the grade and other specification requirements of this solicitation. Only those papers listed in the “Competitive Grade Finder, North American Edition will be considered. www.PaperBuyersonline.com For products not listed at time of bid opening, a copy of Grade Finders, Inc. letter of acceptability will be required before an award is made. 2. Paper in sizes 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17" is to be factory cut, long grain, unless otherwise specified, and factory ream-wrapped in moisture resistant paper, labeled and placed in cartons that are labeled with the brand name, substance, size, number of sheets per carton, and recycled content, where applicable. For the purpose of these specifications, paper cut and packaged by a converter is considered to be factory cut and factory ream-wrapped. If a bidder claims a preference based on paper being manufactured or converted in Louisiana, and that bidder is awarded a contract, then any paper delivered under the contact must also be clearly labeled with the name of the manufacturer or converter and the location within Louisiana where the paper or paper product is manufactured or converted. 3. Shipments must be packed in such a manner as to prevent damage in transit. 4. Paper supplied shall be in accordance with current industry practices, uniform texture, formation, finish, and caliper (free of lint, dust, dirt, slime, spots, wrinkles, folds, scuff marks). Paper shall be cut squarely on all sides, shall lie flat, and be free of knife marking and ragged or torn edges. For three-hole punched items, holes are to be round or serrated, clean, free of torn or ragged edges.