Thermal paper

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is seeking a procurement contract for thermal paper specifically designed for Brother PocketJet Printers (models 3, 6, and 7). The solicitation requires thermal paper with precise specifications, including 7-10 year archivability, 8.5" width, 92-100 feet length, 80 gsm thickness, 5/8" core, continuous non-perforated format, and 36 rolls per case. The SCDPS Supply Warehouse anticipates an annual requirement of approximately 300 cases, with estimated order quantities of 72 cases on an as-needed basis. Delivery will be to the supply warehouse located at 10339 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC 29016, with a required delivery timeline of 30-45 days after purchase order receipt. Offers must be submitted online by May 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST, with award notification scheduled for May 12, 2022. The evaluation will be based on unit price methodology, with offerors required to submit manufacturer's descriptive literature and potentially provide free samples for testing. This is a one-year contract with no renewal options, and pricing must include all shipping and freight charges, remaining fixed throughout the contract duration.

The procurement allows for potential vendor preferences, including South Carolina or United States end-product preferences and Resident Vendor Preference for vendors maintaining an in-state office meeting specific criteria. Vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina and comply with standard procurement regulations, including certifications regarding debarment, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics requirements. The contract will be awarded to a single offeror, with orders placed on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the estimated annual requirement of 300 cases suggests a moderate-value contract. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no information about incumbent vendors is provided. Offerors must ensure their thermal paper meets the precise technical specifications for Brother PocketJet Printers, with all items required to be new and meeting the detailed technical requirements outlined in the full bid documentation.