High Impact Printer

This state and local contract opportunity from the State of Illinois is for the procurement of a high-impact printer. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a printer with a carriage width between 3.0" and 17.0", a minimum speed of 1000 lines per minute, and the capability to print on various paper types and thicknesses up to six-part forms. The printer must be compatible with Barr Systems Host Communications Suite software running on Windows 8, 10, or Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and must be delivered to the IDNR facility in Springfield, IL, with training provided for IDNR staff. Vendors must provide the make, model, and full specifications of the quoted unit, and may be required to submit sample printed forms on IDNR stock prior to award. The contract includes a potential monthly duty cycle of 100,000 prints or more, and requires features such as a sound-proof cabinet and an internal adjustable paper stacker.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract opportunity does not list any award values or budget ranges, but the Standard Business Terms and Conditions document indicates that the contract is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funds, and the State has the right to terminate or suspend the contract if funds are not appropriated.