Thermal paper

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for thermal paper supplies specifically designed for Brother Pocket Jet Printers. The procurement seeks 300 cases of thermal paper with precise specifications, including 7-10 year archivability, 8.5" width, 92-100 feet length, 80gm thickness, 0.5" core, continuous non-perforated format, and 36 rolls per case with individually sealed rolls. Deliveries will be required to the SCDPS Supply Warehouse in Blythewood, South Carolina, with pallets containing no more than 24 cases each. The solicitation timeline includes a deadline for questions on April 17, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST, with offer submissions due by April 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST through online bidding. Award notification is scheduled for May 8, 2023, with the resulting contract having an initial one-year term beginning May 22, 2023, and four potential one-year renewal options, establishing a maximum contract period of five years through May 21, 2028.

The solicitation allows for South Carolina and United States end-product preferences, as well as resident vendor preferences for qualifying offerors. Bidders must have a South Carolina vendor number prior to submission and must provide all pricing on a unit price basis, including shipping and freight charges. The previous contract was held by ParTek Solutions at $129.24 per case, with competing bids from Herald Office Supply at $168.14 and FSI at $160.05 per case. The state reserves the right to reject any or all offers and is not obligated to purchase the full estimated quantities. Offerors claiming resident vendor or resident subcontractor preferences must meet statutory requirements outlined in Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws and provide an in-state office address. Delivery is required within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with all items being new, and pricing adjustments limited to Producer Price Index changes.