Toner & Printer Products, OEM

The North Dakota Toner & Printer Products, OEM state-wide contract provides a comprehensive procurement solution for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) printer consumables across multiple government and nonprofit entities. The vehicle covers new toner and inkjet cartridges from major manufacturers including Brother, Canon, Dell, HP, Kyocera, Lexmark, and Xerox, offering agencies a streamlined purchasing mechanism for printer supplies. Eligible users include state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, educational entities, governmental boards, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations. The contract enables purchasing through a market basket pricing model with predetermined discounts, specifically 38% off laser toner, 35% off inkjet products, and 30% off printer products, with a delivery requirement of 4 days from order placement.

The contract is awarded to Universal Services, located in Fargo, North Dakota, with an initial performance period from October 31, 2022, to October 31, 2025. The state-wide contract allows for up to four additional 12-month renewal periods and has an estimated total bid value of $131,296.49. The contract type is a cooperative purchasing vehicle with mandatory participation for state entities, offering flexible procurement options and the added benefit of free return and recycling of spent toner cartridges. Geographically, the contract covers the State of North Dakota and extends to affiliated governmental and nonprofit organizations, providing a standardized, cost-effective approach to printer supply procurement.