Used Collator - 2004 or Newer for Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri, specifically through Missouri Vocational Enterprises and located in Platte County, is seeking to procure a used refurbished collator for the Moberly Correctional Center Print Shop through a Request for Proposal (RFPC30034901700622). The solicitation requires a single used collator manufactured in 2004 or newer, with precise technical specifications including 20 stations, touch screen consoles on each tower, sheet size capacity ranging from 4.75" x 5.8" minimum to 14" x 20" maximum, suction feed capabilities, corner/side stitching, saddle stitching, and programmable towers that can feed from front to rear or operate independently. The brand reference is a Horizon VAC-100 with 2 Towers (A&C) 20 bin, SPF 20A Stitcher/Folder, FC20A Face Trimmer, ST40 Inline Stacker or equivalent. The procurement timeline runs from January 17, 2017, to February 7, 2017, with proposal responses due by 2:00 PM CST, and the contract period will span one year from the date of award. Vendors must submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing, and must include instruction, installation, and operators manuals with the equipment.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, vendor preferences, or restrictions on organizational types that can respond. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to the Moberly Correctional Center Print Shop. While no estimated total contract value is explicitly stated in the documentation, the solicitation requires a firm, fixed price for the one-year contract period and does not allow negative values or bid exclusions. The procurement is open to all vendors who can meet the specified technical requirements, with the contract ultimately being awarded to the vendor who provides the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The solicitation does not outline specific evaluation criteria beyond meeting the technical specifications and providing a competitive price for the used collator.