Printer for KCI

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2100000194 on behalf of the Department of Corrections to procure a high-speed printer system for Kentucky Correctional Industries (KCI). The solicitation seeks one unit of a Dimension Pro 2 or approved equivalent chemistry-free plating system, specifically a Presstek High Performance Chemistry Free PlateMaker M4E with Tiff Catcher Computer and Software featuring 24 laser channels, an Anthem Elite Wash Unit with inlet and outlet table, and a Momentum Rip with computer. The equipment specifications require a maximum plate size of 31.49 x 25.98 inches, minimum plate size of 10" x 9.84", throughput capacity of 16 plates per hour, 830 nm thermal CTP imaging technology with 2400 dpi high resolution, and Anthem Elite plate media with a run length of 100,000 plus. The bid price must be all-inclusive of delivery fees, setup, training, and a minimum two-year warranty for parts with 90 days for labor. Vendors submitted written questions by October 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM ET, with bids due on October 20, 2020 at 1:30 PM ET through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system. The award was determined on a best value basis allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery performance, with all proposed pricing required to remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date.

Kentucky resident bidders receive reciprocal preference against nonresident bidders, while Kentucky Correctional Industries receives a 20 percent preference equal to the maximum points awarded to any bidder. Qualified bidders, including Kentucky Industries for the Blind and certain nonprofit agencies serving individuals with disabilities, receive a 15 percent preference in the evaluation process. All bidders must comply with Kentucky tax registration requirements, Secretary of State registration for foreign entities, and required affidavit submissions prior to award, including annual affidavits establishing compliance with Kentucky statutes regarding campaign finance laws, sales and use tax registration, and trade boycott prohibitions. Vendors claiming resident bidder status must demonstrate authorization to conduct business in Kentucky and provide evidence of corporate income tax filings, unemployment insurance fund contributions, and workers' compensation coverage for the one-year period preceding contract advertisement. The equipment is to be shipped to Correctional Industries-LLCC at 1612 Dawkins Road in Lagrange, Kentucky 40032, with billing directed to Administrative Services-Central Office in Frankfort, Kentucky. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents.