1324100: Wide Format Printer Ink and Printheads

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services is requesting bids on wide format printer ink cartridges and printheads for the Chicago Public Library under a small order blanket agreement, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time and a pre-solicitation conference on August 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. MBE/WBE participation is encouraged through bid incentives of 0.75 to 2.00 percent of the contract base bid depending on utilization level committed; bidders must submit a completed MBE/WBE Utilization Plan.

The scope covers HP 746 and HP 747 ink cartridges in multiple colors (chromatic red, cyan, magenta, matte black, photo black, yellow, chromatic blue, chromatic green, and gray) in 300ML quantities, along with HP 746 printheads for HP DesignJet Z9+ 44-inch large format printers. Target quantities range from 5 to 10 units per line item across ten total line items. Delivery is FOB to the Chicago Public Library at 400 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois, with immediate payment terms.

The maximum compensation limit is $250,000 over a 60-month contract term. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; price is the sole evaluation criterion. Questions are due August 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. Responses must be submitted electronically through the City's iSupplier vendor portal and include the MBE/WBE Utilization Plan, Economic Disclosure Statement and Affidavit, certificate of insurance, bid execution page, sexual harassment policy affidavit, and contact information. No site visit is required.