Scdmh zebra printer quote

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of Zebra printers and associated warranty services for its Information Technology Office located in Columbia, South Carolina. The solicitation seeks quotations for four specific line items: five Zebra ZT100 Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer Desktop Label Printers with 4.09" print width and 300 dpi resolution; five Zebra OneCare Essential three-year comprehensive warranty coverage for ZT411/ZY411R models with next business day onsite support; five Zebra ZT411 300 DPI Printers with cutters and catch trays featuring serial, USB, and Ethernet connectivity; and five additional Zebra OneCare Essential three-year comprehensive warranty coverage units. The procurement requires all items to be new and of suitable quality, with delivery mandated within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the SCDMH IT facility at 610 Faison Drive, Building 3, Columbia. Key submission deadlines include March 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM for questions, March 19, 2021 at 3:00 PM for offer submissions, and March 23, 2021 for award notification. The contract period is scheduled from March 23, 2021 through June 30, 2021, with award to be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The solicitation allows for South Carolina resident vendor preferences, resident contractor preferences, and U.S. end-product preferences, which must be claimed on a line-item basis if applicable. Prospective vendors must be registered with the state vendor registration system and provide standard certifications including independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics compliance. Nonresident vendors may be subject to South Carolina income tax withholding requirements. The contract award will not be effective until eleven days after notice is given if the contract value reaches or exceeds $100,000. Unit pricing is required for each line item and must remain fixed throughout the contract duration. Vendors must submit a signed Cover Page and Page Two, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest, unfair competitive advantages, or previous services related to the solicitation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple printer units and comprehensive warranty services, suggesting a moderate-value contract focused on upgrading SCDMH's printing infrastructure.