Tarrant County Ionwave #F2026104

Tarrant County Solicits Cutter, Creaser, Folding Unit System and Maintenance

Tarrant County is seeking bids for a new Cutter, Creaser, and Folding Unit system, along with annual maintenance and operator training, to replace its current print shop equipment. - Government Buyer: - Tarrant County Purchasing Department (Fort Worth, TX) - OEMs and Vendors: - Duplo is referenced as the benchmark OEM (Duplo DC-618 Slitter, Cutter, Creaser), but equivalent brands/models are allowed - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) new Cutter, Creaser, and Folding Unit system (Duplo DC-618 or equivalent) - Must support cutting, creasing, perforating, folding, and custom T and L shape perforations - Required features: air knife, ultrasonic double feed detection, PC controller software, side air kit, card stacker, fan registration, automatic gutter slit deflectors, crease depth/width adjustment, feed skew adjustment, batch separation, waste box, emergency stop, CCD scanner, pole mount, long paper tray, LCD color touchscreen, rotary tool module, cross perforation module, OMK-13/14 motor kits, DC in-line folder, imposition templates for Fiery Impose - Minimum technical specs: speed up to 23 sheets/min, input size 8.26"x8.26" to 13"x39.3", finished size min 1.89"x1.97", tolerance 0.3mm, feed capacity 3.9, paper weight 110-400 gsm, up to 6 slits, 30 cuts, 20 creases per sheet, memory for 250 jobs - Setup, delivery, rigging, and installation (excluding electrical hookup) - In-person operator training for six people (sessions to be recorded) - Annual maintenance/service agreement (24 months fixed price, includes parts, labor, travel, software upgrades, phone support; excludes consumables) - Technical support with 4-hour response and 24-48 hour on-site arrival - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new (no refurbished/used) - Vendors must provide warranty and technical/manufacturer specifications - Demonstration of equivalent products may be required - Software must be approved by Tarrant County IT Department - All costs (shipping, delivery, installation, etc.) must be included in bid - Maintenance/service fees billed monthly; 30-day warranty for parts and service - Service calls must be responded to within 4 hours, with on-site arrival within 24-48 hours - Maintenance agreement price fixed for 24 months

Description

Tarrant County is soliciting bids for the purchase of a Cutter, Creaser, Folding Unit, and annual maintenance to replace an aging Baum Ultrafold floor-model folder acquired in 1997. The new equipment will support folding, creasing, cutting, and perforating tasks, improving reliability, accuracy, and processing speed for the department's workload. The contract is for twelve months with an option to renew for an additional twelve months. Vendors must provide warranty information, technical specifications, and include all costs such as shipping, delivery, and installation in their bid.

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