University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Request for Proposal: Digital Color Printing System
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Ricoh USA, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $45,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
$85,491
Comments: The University has complied with Section 8(i)(a)(b) of the BEP Act.
The buyer for this procurement is now Erin Breen, (217) 300-9436.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: Ricoh USA, Inc., Champaign, IL
Amount: An estimated $394,121
Terms:
An estimated start date of 4/13/2014 through 6/30/2019
Renewals:
2 one-year
Potential Future Renewals:
$130,491
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 2
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now John Knittle.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Amendment to extend the Offer Due Date to Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Section A.6. of the RFP.
Amendment five to provide meter readings for trade-in equipment.
Amendment Four to address questions.
Corrections to Section 1- Specifications/Qualifications/Statement of Work, and Section C. Offer Letter.
The bid opening date has been corrected. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 7th, 2014.
First published Friday, November 22, 2013
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday January 14, 2014:
At the following address:
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
The University requires a lease for a new or like new Digital Color Printing System including Digital Front End Software, training, maintenance and support.
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - John Knittle
Submit 6 copies of the response as defined in the specifications. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof. Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable. There is no BEP goal for this procurement.
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.