Workforce 7100 Time Clocks

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Statewide Contract to purchase and rent Workforce 7100 Time Clocks. The anticipated initial order is 300 time clocks, with delivery required within 30 calendar days. The time clocks must meet the detailed specifications outlined in the Workforce 7100 Spec Sheet, including features such as a 10" capacitive touch display, recording of in/out hours, meal break activity reporting, labor code entry, department transfers, real-time transaction validation, and the ability to view schedules and time-off balances. The contract will have an initial term of four years, with the potential for up to three one-year renewals. Prospective contractors must submit their bids through the state's eProcurement system by May 12, 2022, and provide pricing on the Official Bid Price Sheet.

The state will award the contract to the lowest-bidding, responsible contractor on an all or none basis. The successful contractor will be required to remit a 1% convenience fee on all contract sales to the state and local entities. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or on the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for the procurement is also not specified in the available documents.