MC Full Color Digital Production Press

The State of Illinois, through its Central Management Services (CMS) organization, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a 2-year contract, with a 2-year renewal option, for leasing a Full Color Digital Production Press. The press must meet specific requirements, including a minimum print speed of 85 pages per minute, 1200 x 1200 DPI resolution, and the ability to handle various paper sizes and weights. The press must include a high-capacity finisher with stapling, saddle stitching, folding, and trimming capabilities, as well as a walk-up scanner. The contract includes maintenance and a monthly allowance of 50,000 color and 5,000 black and white impressions. The bid pricing includes the 24-month lease cost for the Full Color Digital Production Press, as well as per impression charges for color and black and white impressions exceeding the monthly allowances. The bid is open for competitive bidding, with no incumbents or set-asides specified.

The contract opportunity is for the state of Illinois and the jurisdiction of St. Clair County. The bid is funded by the State of Illinois, and the bid opening date is May 8, 2019. While the solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations, the State may set aside a portion of the contract for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or veteran-owned small businesses, if indicated in the solicitation. The contract was awarded to SumnerOne, Inc. for $156,048.80 over the initial 2-year term.