ATTACHMENT H - Commonwealths Response to Vendors' 2nd Set of Written Questions - RFP 758 2600000112.xlsx

This document is the Commonwealth's response to vendors' second set of written questions for RFP 758 2600000112, which pertains to printing equipment procurement for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's print room operations. The RFP seeks toner-based printer units to replace the organization's current two color inkjet-based printers. The Commonwealth clarified that devices must be certified to operate within specified temperature and humidity tolerances of the print room environment, with vendors required to provide certified letters of compliance following installation and stabilization. The procurement does not require roll paper stock capability, as the Commonwealth currently does not utilize this functionality.

The printed materials produced by the Commonwealth's equipment are processed through sorters and inserters at Finance Postal Services, with approximately 90 percent of output directed to the United States Postal Service. The organization does not currently employ post-print finishing equipment on-site. These clarifications indicate that vendors should focus their proposals on standard toner-based printing solutions optimized for high-volume USPS-destined materials rather than specialty finishing or alternative media handling capabilities.