Specifications.docx

This specifications document outlines procurement requirements for the State of Maine for portable receipt printers and related equipment. The agency is seeking 150 units of Datamax/O'Neil Apex 2 portable receipt printers with magnetic card readers or equivalent models, along with 150 cigarette lighter adapters for vehicle charging. The specified printer must feature 2-inch direct thermal receipt printing capability, RS232 and Bluetooth connectivity, a magnetic card reader compatible with HiCo cards, and include a charger, battery, and serial-to-USB cable for laptop communication. The equipment must be compatible with Windows operating systems and include a one-year warranty. The delivery deadline is January 15, 2013, with vendors subject to a $100 per week fine for late delivery.

Vendors bidding equivalent products may be required to submit a unit at their own expense for agency testing and evaluation. The specifications document does not provide information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent contractors, funding sources, or contract duration and renewal options. These financial and administrative details would typically be found in the associated request for proposals or invitation to bid documents.