Offset Printing Press

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB #0000001457) on behalf of the Department of State Hospitals at the Atascadero facility to procure three specific offset printing press systems: an A-3 Size Perfector Offset Printing Machine, an A-3 Size Single-Color Offset Printing Machine, and an A-3 Size Two-Color Offset Printing Machine. The procurement is a one-time acquisition with strict submission requirements, mandating hard copy bid submissions and prohibiting electronic bid submissions. Key deliverables include the printing press systems, with mandatory delivery and installation at the DSH-Atascadero facility within 90 calendar days after purchase order receipt. Vendors must provide comprehensive training for up to five staff members and include a one-year warranty with maintenance service. The bid evaluation will be conducted on an "all or none" basis, selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all administrative and technical requirements. Critical dates include a question submission deadline of May 18, 2016, and a bid submission deadline of May 23, 2016, before 2:00 PM PST.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference opportunities, specifically offering a 5% preference for certified small businesses or non-small businesses with at least 25% California certified small business subcontractor participation. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives are also incorporated into the procurement process. Bidders must submit descriptive literature and documentation of contractor licenses for installation, and pricing must be submitted as F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, with sales tax excluded from bid pricing. Additional requirements include postconsumer content certification, which may factor into the evaluation process. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple printing press systems, suggesting a potentially significant investment for the Department of State Hospitals. The solicitation is geographically specific to San Luis Obispo County, California, and targets vendors capable of providing high-quality printing equipment with comprehensive training and warranty support.