Statewide - Adaptive Technology

The Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing is requesting proposals for adaptive technology products on behalf of various state agencies and the Missouri Assistive Technology Council (MoAT), with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. This is a preferred-use statewide contract with no guaranteed purchase volume; the State of Missouri does not guarantee funding and reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice.

The solicitation (STATE 0000000416SL) seeks an authorized reseller to supply screen readers (JAWS, QBraille XL, Focus 40), screen magnification software (ZoomText), voice input systems (Dragon Professional), alternative keyboards, pointing devices, and related accessories to individuals with disabilities. State Fiscal Year 2025 usage data shows 228 units purchased across five categories: 54 speech output and braille displays, 47 magnification products, 46 alternative keyboards, 31 pointing devices, and 50 miscellaneous accessories. Vendors must be authorized resellers with at least two years of experience in adaptive technology products and must maintain "Approved" status in MissouriBUYS and "Spend Authorized" status in MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS.

Pricing shall be firm, fixed percentage discounts off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for high-volume and low-volume items, with prices remaining unchanged during renewal periods. High-volume products must ship within fourteen days of purchase order receipt; all others within thirty days. The contractor must provide a one-year express warranty, accept returns within thirty days with no restocking charge, maintain a dedicated account manager, provide technical support Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time (24/7 support highly desirable), and deliver product training at least twice annually at no additional cost. Delivery is FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, to various state agencies throughout Missouri. A one percent quarterly administrative fee applies to all payments received, due by the 15th of the month following each quarter. The contract term is one year from the effective date with four optional one-year renewal periods. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS only.