Flatbed printer

Midlands Technical College, a South Carolina state institution, issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 5400029725 on April 29, 2026, to procure one Direct Jet UV32MP-12 Multi-Purpose LED Inkjet Flatbed Printer with a 3' x 2' flatbed capacity and 12-inch Z-axis print height, along with consumable supplies and optional accessories. The consumable items include cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white, and varnish inks in quantities ranging from 2 to 4 liters each, an adhesion promoter, monomer flush, an ADA Braille module, and an EasyCyl attachment for cylindrical printing capabilities. The solicitation also includes a line item for freight charges, with delivery expected within 30 days of purchase order receipt and remote installation and training required. Sealed bids must be submitted by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through http://www.procurement.sc.gov or by mail/delivery to the college's purchasing office; questions from offerors must be received by May 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and the award will be posted on May 18, 2026. The equipment must be new and cannot exceed 4' x 4' in dimension with a 12-inch Z-axis print height. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on fixed-price unit pricing and extended prices, with no pre-bid conference or site visit scheduled.

South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference and End-Product Preference for South Carolina or United States manufactured goods may apply and must be claimed by line item if applicable, with vendors claiming resident preference required to provide documentation of an in-state office location. All prospective vendors must register with the state vendor registration system prior to submission and provide signed Cover Page and Page Two documentation along with manufacturer's specifications for the equipment. The procurement requires compliance with South Carolina ethics regulations, debarment certification, drug-free workplace certification, and other standard state procurement requirements. The contract will be subject to standard state terms regarding payment by electronic funds transfer, fixed pricing structures, termination for convenience provisions, and dispute resolution in South Carolina courts. No incumbent vendors or budget range are identified in the solicitation documents, though the fixed-price nature of the bid evaluation suggests that award value will be determined by the lowest compliant bid received.