Digital Scanners

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of two (2) new Digital Scanner Systems by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT) on behalf of the Arkansas State Archives department. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) specifies the minimum product requirements for the scanners, including scan area, resolution, file formats, scan speed, and dimensional specifications. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest bid meeting the stated requirements. Bids are due by January 10, 2024, and the anticipated four-year contract is set to begin on February 1, 2024. The successful contractor will be responsible for on-site installation, training, software, and a five-year warranty and maintenance.

The contract has set-aside requirements for minority and women-owned businesses. The prospective contractor must also certify that they do not boycott Israel, employ illegal immigrants, boycott certain industries, or use a scrutinized company as a subcontractor. Pricing and funding details are not provided, but the procurement appears to be for an unspecified aggregate term. There is no information provided about incumbents, the current environment, or renewal options.