Decatur Public Schools Printer_Copier RFP (1).pdf

PDF 206 KB Posted Aug 27, 2026

Attached to: managed copier and print services
Solicitation number: RFP DEC 260000002542 1
Issued by: Van Buren County, Michigan

About this file

Written by GovTribe AI · Aug 28, 2026

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Decatur Public Schools (DPS) in Michigan for managed copier and print services. The District seeks proposals for the provision, installation, and maintenance of multifunction printers and copiers to replace its current fleet of 11 devices consisting of Kyocera Taskalfa and HP LaserJet models. The District requires a total of 10 devices: 7 black and white units and 3 color units distributed across elementary and secondary school locations. Vendors must submit complete bids in both physical and digital formats to the DPS Administrative Office, Attention: Jennifer Baushke, 110 Cedar St, Decatur, MI 49045 by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 4, 2026. Bid review will commence September 9, 2026, with awards anticipated by September 16, 2026. All equipment must be operational by October 1, 2026, and on-site personnel training must be completed by October 15, 2026. The contract term is a minimum of five years with locked cost-per-page rates.

Bidders must provide itemized purchase prices for each copier model with finisher and specified accessories included. Pricing shall include delivery, installation, training, and maintenance services with a locked cost per black and white page and color page consistent across all devices for the minimum five-year contract period. The District's current monthly volume is approximately 102,535 total impressions (92,738 black and white and 9,796 color). Maintenance services must include minimum 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday availability with a maximum 4-hour response time and proactive toner replenishment. Equipment must be certified new (not refurbished) with full manufacturer warranties. Vendors must provide MyQ printer management software or equivalent compatible with Windows and Chrome environments. The District is tax-exempt and bidders' quoted prices should exclude state and federal taxes. Decatur Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to modify equipment quantities at time of order.

View the file

On GovTribe

Work with this file

Download the original file
Contacts named in this file
Similar government files
Ask GovTribe AI about this file

Try for free Login

Text version

The file's text, extracted by GovTribe without its formatting.

Request for Proposal District Copy and Print Services RFP

Dear Vendor:

This request for proposals is to provide managed copier and print services for the Decatur Public Schools (DPS). We will be accepting proposals until 3:00 PM, Wednesday, September 4th, 2026.

The base bids will be read after the close of the bid. All Specific questions or clarifications should be directed to

Nate Robinson Technology Coordinator Decatur Public Schools

(269) 423-6815 nrobinson@raiderpride.org

Thank you for taking part in this process.

Sincerely, Nate Robinson M.A.Ed. Technology Coordinator Decatur Public Schools 110 Cedar St Decatur MI 49045

Nate Robinson Sticky Note Accepted set by Nate Robinson

Uniform Proposal Requirements

The following pages represent the uniform requirements that must be met in order to submit bids/quotes for the equipment and installation listed.

1.0 Advertisement for Bids

1.01 DPS is accepting proposals for Managed Print and Copy Services for purchase. DPS will only accept complete and accurate bids containing all of the information requested below (as minimum requirements). Please respond to this section item by item, providing all of the required information, and indicate if the bidder fully complies, does not comply, partially complies, or takes exception. All responses other than “fully complies” require an explanation. Both a physical copy and a digital copy are required.

No Fax or Email Bids will be accepted

Decatur Public Schools Administrative Office ATTN: Managed Print and Copy Bid Jennifer Baushke 110 Cedar St Decatur, MI 49045

1.02 Bid review will begin at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. All bids must be received by this time to be included in the bid opening. No late bids will be considered. Bid responses may be sent to the following address:

1.03 Decatur Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

1.04 Vendors may have more than one solution that fits the scope of this project. Please feel free to submit more than 1 proposal.

1.05 It is the intent to award bids by September 16th, 2026. Installation may commence before October 1st, 2026. All equipment is expected to be operational by October 1st, 2026. On-site personnel will be trained by October 15th, 2026 and as requested by the building supervisor.

Copier and Printer Bid 2026

1.06 Optional Feature - Cost Itemized for each model for each feature (List cost and if they are an option) on a page attached to the sheet. And if this is an option on the models

● Saddle stitch stapling

● User Authentication Key FOBS/CARDS specify which one is being supplied

● Authentication unit for the copier (Preferred to work with our Door Cards by HID Prox)

● Fax Card availability and cost

● Scan to Google or Scan to File Share

● Active Directory (AD) Connectors for Scan to option

● Google Cloud Capable

● Scan to Google Drive

● 3-hole punch

● Others as page trays, cabinets, finishers, Etc.

1.07 The following criteria shall be considered in making an award:

● Cost of equipment purchase

● Page fee cost per copy

● Maintenance/service agreement conditions

● Conformity to listed specifications

● Delivery of the copiers within the required time schedule

● Service and warranty provided

● Prior working relationship experience

● References

● Find-Me Printing / Pull Printing / Follow-Me Printing

● Secure Printing options

● Repair force and certification and distance to our organization

1.08 DPS reserves the right to change the quantity of accessories, copiers, or printers at the time of the order

1.09 Vendors may provide a proposal specifying the purchase cost and the per-page cost. The cost per B/W printed/copied page will be consistent regardless of what device is being used. Similarly, the cost per color-printed or copied page will be consistent regardless of which color-capable device is used.

1.10 Bidders must clearly indicate the extent of warranties, guaranteed response time, and ability to provide parts and services for the equipment on which they are bidding.

1.11 Bidders must provide written confirmation from the original equipment manufacturer that the manufacturer will provide full maintenance if the bidder is unable to do so for the duration of the contract.

1.12 It is understood that DPS is a governmental entity, and as such, is exempt from the payment of all

State and Federal Taxes applying to the products specified in this document. Therefore, the Bidder's quoted prices should not include any allocation for taxes.

1.13 The following items must be included in your bid price:

a) The machines and devices offered, including brand name, model number, included options, market introduction date, and page-per-minute speeds.

b) Delivery and installation of the machine to the location of deployment.

c) Instructions and in-services to individual school building personnel concerning the operation of equipment on a mutually acceptable date as agreed to between the building administrator and Bidder.

d) Maintenance of all machines in good working condition, including but not limited to all necessary inspections, repairs, and adjustments, including replacement of parts and drums.

Bidders must indicate the annual cost of maintenance and supplies (excluding staples) on a per-copy basis for the duration of the contract.

e) Contract rates will be locked at the cost per page for the term of no less than five (5) years.

f) The equipment must be certified as new and not refurbished.

1.14 Machines shall be kept in good working order to minimize work delays and copy problems.

Machines must meet the total volume requirements listed under Copier Equipment Needed.

Decatur Public Schools reserves the right to request a new replacement copier at the Bidder’s expense in the event that a recurring problem cannot be corrected to the satisfaction of the School District conclusion that a copier is experiencing a recurring problem will be defined as:

“The same issue” 3 times or more on the same device within a 60-day period.

1.15 If a copier or printer is going to be down for more than 24 hours, then the vendor needs to supply a temporary replacement.

1.16 The attached bid proposal sheet must be completed and enclosed as part of the bid proposal.

Each copier / multi-function device will support SMTP connectivity and Google authentication directly. Scan to email feature will have the ability to authenticate directly to Google to send emails with attachments without the need for a separate local SMTP server.

1.17 Vendor will also include hardware options that will allow the DPS to utilize existing HID Prox cards. Samples of the key fobs are available for testing systems; it is the vendor's responsibility to verify the results.

1.18 Proactive replenishment of consumable supplies. Vendors are encouraged to provide a proactive service for toner and consumables by monitoring copiers and printers online. Vendors will send supplies automatically as levels become low.

2.00 DPS - Scope of work and bid response format

The selected vendor shall provide the following services to Decatur Public Schools. This section is broken up into three parts: Equipment, Maintenance, and Software.

2.01 Maintenance

Maintenance for the equipment listed in the previous section will include a minimum 8 hours x 5 days per week (M-F) services with a maximum 4-hour response time. Selected vendors will provide toner and sufficient toner stock to allow daily use of the equipment.

2.02 Setup of New Equipment and Removal of Existing Equipment Removal of existing equipment shall also be included as an optional component of this proposal. All copiers and most printers being replaced will require removal and coordination with the vendor of the current equipment.

2.03 Software

Printer management software shall also be included as part of the overall cost proposal. Preferred software is MyQ, which will provide accounting, security, and management for all printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. Software needs to be compatible with Windows and Chrome, allowing for printing from Chromebooks as needed.

There should be a bid sheet for each Model of copier and printer bid and each alternate that you wish to bid.

BID PROPOSAL SHEET

Black and White

Decatur Public Schools

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – COPIER PURCHASE OPTION

NAME OF BIDDER: ________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________

PHONE: __________________________ FAX:_________________________

CONTACT NAME: ________________________________________________________

Model Number of Copier: ________________________________________________________

Attach a list of accessories available on a separate sheet and the cost.

All units are to be equipped with finisher and accessories listed in the equipment specification of this RFP

EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OPTION: Please attach an Itemized unit cost

Purchase price: ______________________

MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES (NOT INCLUDING STAPLES) and there shall be no charges for underage’s and no overage per page cost added.

I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN MY BID PROPOSAL. CONTRACT RATES WILL BE

LOCKED AT ____________ COST PER PAGE BLACK AND WHITE and ______________

COST PER PAGE COLOR FOR THE TERM OF NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) YEARS.

Authorized Signature Date

Print Name, Title

Color/Black and White