Police - Embroidery Machine

The State of Ohio Police Department is requesting bids for an embroidery machine with a proposal due date of August 13, 2026. This is a direct-replacement procurement with no alternatives accepted — the specification requires a Summit Embroidery Machine Melco 36500 unit.

The scope includes the 16-needle embroidery machine itself with a 10.1-inch full HD touchscreen, 1500 maximum stitches per minute for flat items, and a maximum tubular frame size of 19.7 x 16.9 inches. The complete package includes machine cart assembly, AC power cord, Madeira starter kit with digitized designs, two days of on-site training, multiple hoops in various sizes, wide-angle cap option, Design Shop 12 lettering software, and access to Melco University self-paced online training. Machine dimensions with cart are 33.4 inches wide, 66.3 inches high, and 33.4 inches deep, with a total weight of 220.5 pounds. White glove delivery is required as part of the bid.

The procurement is funded through the State of Ohio Equitable Sharing Program. Vendors must be clear of any findings with the Auditor of the State of Ohio; vendors with unresolved findings for recovery are ineligible to receive the award. The contract is issued to Franklin County and administered by the State of Ohio Police Department.