Toner & Ink Cartridges, New OEM

The State of California Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) toner and ink cartridges. The contract opportunity involves the Sacramento County and Sacramento City jurisdictions. The IFB lists over 176 specific line items for toner and ink cartridges from various manufacturers, with quantities ranging from 124 to 9,387 units per item. Bidders must provide pricing for each line item, including the manufacturer part number, UNSPSC code, unit of measure, and contract unit price. The contract term will be for three (3) years with two (2) optional one-year extensions. Bids are due by April 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT and will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible Bidder with the lowest cost, including all applicable preference and incentive calculations.

Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive is offered. The contractor shall be required to remit a 1.25% incentive fee to the Department of General Services for all local governmental agency transactions. The historical value of the current mandatory statewide contract is approximately $26,504,796.00 over 5 years. The solicitation does not provide details on any incumbent contractors or the current toner/ink cartridge environment and usage patterns.