Print Shop Equipment

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 3202700010 on March 11, 2026, for the purchase, delivery, and installation of commercial-grade print shop equipment designed to expand TWC's internal printing operations. This procurement seeks two primary equipment categories: an ultra high-speed automatic punch with specifications including a maximum sheet size of 350(p) x 330 mm, punching speeds of 70, 80, or 90 cycles per minute, and dual voltage capability (220-240v/50Hz or 110v/60Hz), with reference brands including James Burn EX610 and JBi Alpha-Doc MK4; and a hydraulic three-spindle paper drill featuring three drill heads with specific drilling capacity ranges, adjustable stroke rates up to 18 per minute, and electrical specifications of 1 Phase, 60 Hz AC with either 208 or 230 Volts. Additional deliverables include interchangeable dies (oval hole and 3-hole punch), equipment maintenance and service contracts, equipment setup and training for both primary equipment pieces, and all associated delivery and installation services. Bidders must submit firm-fixed, all-inclusive pricing in US dollars using the designated cost sheet, with pricing remaining firm throughout the contract term. Evaluation will follow the Best Value Standard under Texas Government Code, considering the bidder's ability to meet requirements and specifications, performance delivery capability, cost, and financial soundness, with bidders required to complete Form 3 - Financial Questionnaire to demonstrate financial soundness unless they are governmental entities. Bids are due by April 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with electronic submission required to VendorProposals@TWC.texas.gov. The anticipated contract start date is May 2026, with a contract term contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Bidders may claim various preferences including those for Texas-based vendors, service-disabled veterans, recycled or environmentally sensitive materials, energy-efficient products, and economically depressed or blighted area vendors, though no specific set-aside designations are indicated in the solicitation materials. All successful bidders must comply with extensive contractual obligations including maintenance of Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory limits, Commercial General Liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and compliance with federal regulations including Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America requirements where applicable. Pricing must remain firm and constant through the life of the contract with no guarantee of volume, usage, or total compensation provided to bidders, and liquidated damages of up to two percent of total cost may be assessed for non-performance or failure to meet contract obligations. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, bidders should note that all work products, deliverables, and documentation developed under the contract become the exclusive property of TWC, with vendors required to assign all copyrights, patents, and proprietary rights to the state.