Zebra Thermal Receipt Paper

The City of Austin Purchasing Office has issued Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) 6200 AJC1017 for the procurement of Zebra thermal receipt paper to support the Brazos devices utilized by the Parking Enterprise Department's enforcement operations. The solicitation seeks two specific product options: 120 boxes of Zebra Z-Select 4000d 3.2 Mil Thermal Receipt Paper (Part Number LD-R4KN5B) in 3-inch by 64-foot continuous rolls with 0.75-inch core and 2.25-inch outer diameter, and 5 boxes of Zebra Direct Thermal 3.2 mil Receipt Paper (OEM Part Number 10023347) in 4-inch by 81.25-foot rolls with comparable core specifications and 2-inch outer diameter. All deliveries must be completed within thirty calendar days of order placement to the Transportation and Public Works Department at 1111 Rio Grande, Austin, Texas 78701-2015, during business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Quotations are due by February 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM and must be submitted via email to Andre Colbert at Andre.Colbert@austintexas.gov. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience supplying Zebra thermal receipt paper to agencies of similar size and scope and must be authorized dealers or resellers of the specified products. The City will award to the lowest-priced offer meeting all minimum requirements based on an FOB Destination basis with all freight charges included in the item price. Upon request, offerors must provide samples of the goods at no cost to the City within ten working days, and pricing must exclude all applicable taxes as the City is exempt from federal excise and state sales tax.

The solicitation was initially targeted exclusively toward certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) vendors; however, if adequate quotes are not received from these designated vendors, the solicitation will be reposted online to all vendors registered for the applicable commodity code. The documents provided do not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors currently supplying these materials. All offerors must certify non-debarment status, compliance with non-discrimination requirements under Austin City Code Chapter 5-4, wage theft prevention compliance, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws. Payment will be made within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices, contingent upon delivery of conforming goods meeting the City's satisfaction standards. The specific contract value and total procurement budget are not disclosed in the available solicitation documents; however, pricing information will be evaluated across the identified line items during the competitive bidding process. All offers received are subject to public disclosure under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, except for portions explicitly marked as proprietary information.