Police - Embroidery Machine

The Ohio State Police Department is requesting bids for a Summit Embroidery Machine Melco 36500 with proposals due September 16, 2026—a one-day turnaround. This is a single-source, direct-replacement procurement with no alternatives accepted.

The scope is a 16-needle industrial embroidery machine capable of 1500 stitches per minute. The machine must include a built-in barcode scanner, automatic thread tensioning, 10.1-inch full HD touchscreen interface, machine cart assembly, AC power cord, Madeira starter kit with digitized designs, multiple hoops in various sizes, wide-angle cap option, Design Shop 12 lettering software, and two days of on-site "Getting Started Training" plus Melco University self-paced online training. White glove delivery is mandatory and must be included in the bid price.

The procurement is funded through the State of Ohio Equitable Sharing Program. Vendors must be clear of findings with the Auditor of the State of Ohio; any bidder with unresolved findings for recovery is prohibited from receiving the public contract. Place of performance is Franklin County.