327-SFK- Impact Dot Matrix Printer

The Alabama Small Purchases Cooperative (ASMC) is soliciting bids on an Epson LX-350 Impact Dot Matrix Printer, Model C11CC24001, or approved equal under a Quick Quote procurement, with bids due September 3, 2026 and delivery required by September 30, 2026.

The printer must be a 9-pin impact dot matrix unit capable of accommodating individually fed 8.5" by 11" two-part carbonless forms, including multipart forms glued along the top edge with capability to feed glued-edge first. It must produce clear impressions on both the original white copy and secondary yellow carbonless copy, accept cut-sheet forms without requiring tractor-feed holes, and be compatible with Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise. Connectivity must include USB for direct connection to agency computers. All necessary power cords and cables must be included. Equipment must be new and unused with the manufacturer's standard warranty. Vendors must submit the specific manufacturer and model number of the equipment offered.

Delivery is to ASMC in care of Sabrina King at 1811 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jasper, Alabama 35501. Prospective bidders unable to guarantee delivery and invoicing by September 30, 2026 are instructed not to submit proposals.

The contract carries a not-to-exceed value of $25,000 with a maximum term of five years from the contract's effective date and may be renewed annually by written agreement. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and participate electronically through that platform. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses. Price escalation requests during contract performance may be considered if they do not exceed industry-specific price index increases or Consumer Price Index increases, whichever is applicable, and cannot exceed five percent of annual contract cost.