14-IND-7518-Press

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Correction's MassCor Division, is seeking bids for a new energy efficient color digital printing press system, including maintenance, services, and supplies, to be installed at the Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater, MA. The RFR (Request for Response) specifies detailed technical requirements for the printing equipment, maintenance plans, delivery, and installation. Bidders must provide samples of print quality, details on maintenance services, equipment performance metrics, and pricing information, including volume-based discounts. The expected contract duration is up to 1 year initially, with options to renew for up to 2 additional years each, for a total maximum of 7 years. Responses are due by November 5, 2014 at 1:00 PM, and an optional site visit is scheduled for September 26, 2014.

The RFR indicates that the target maximum number of contractors is one, but additional contractors may be added if necessary. Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) participation is required, with a commitment to a specific percentage of spending with certified SDP partners for the life of the contract. The estimated value of purchases resulting from this RFR is $400,000, though the Commonwealth makes no guarantee of any minimum purchase levels. No information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors for these services.