Request for Information - Konica Minolta 965 Digital Printer Support and Maintenance Services

Project Description: Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand:
This Request for Information (RFI) OPN2129769F1 Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Brand is to determine if the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers, or if an alternate commodity or service is available that would meet the County’s needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.
The following commodity or service is thought to be available from only as a sole brand and is the only commodity/service that meets the County’s needs:
Konica Minolta 965 Digital Printer Support and Maintenance.
The Print Shop requires the Contractor to provide on-site local service and maintenance support for Konica Digital Printer 965, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Service shall include parts, plotter drum, labor, travel time and incidentals. Additionally, software support and maintenance are required, to include upgrades, enhancements and network connectivity throughout the life of the contract. Proof of certification and authorization from the original equipment manufacturer shall be provided.
This RFI will remain posted until closing date and time.
Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to provide the commodity or service described or written explanation or other documentation contesting the proposed RFI designation.
If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the County’s requirements for the specified commodity or service, respond to this RFI through the electronic bidding system. Vendor should upload any supporting information in the electronic bidding system as part of its response to assist the County in determining if commodity or service is comparable, is available from multiple suppliers, and meets the County’s needs. The Director of Purchasing shall have sole authority in deciding what is comparable.
The Director of Purchasing shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors (thru the electronic bidding system) of the decision whether to designate as a Sole Source/Brand, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal.