# City of Houston BeaconBid #INF-2026-0397

Houston Solicits Scantron OpScan 4ES OMR Desktop Scanner with Installation and Training

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 01, 2026
**Identifier:** INF-2026-0397
**NAICS:** 423420

The City of Houston is requesting bids for the supply, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and basic user training of a Scantron OpScan 4ES OMR Desktop Scanner.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Houston (Harris County, TX)
- OEM Highlight:
  - Scantron is specified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required scanner
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Scantron OpScan 4ES OMR Desktop Scanner (line item: 'SCANNER, OP4, 2806 DUAL, PENCIL')
    - Quantity: 1
    - Used for grading Stationary Engineers Exams (approx. 25 applications per exam, proctored monthly)
  - Services: Installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and basic user training for the scanner
- Notable Requirements:
  - Delivery, installation, and user training are mandatory
  - Sealed bid submission required
  - Vendors must review attached specifications
- No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation

### Description

The City of Houston is seeking bids for a Scantron Scanner to be used for grading Stationary Engineers Exams, which are proctored monthly with about 25 applications per exam. The solicitation covers the supply, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and basic user training of the Scantron OpScan 4ES Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Desktop Scanner. The bid is sealed and must be submitted by October 1, 2026. The primary contact for this solicitation is Ruby Benavides.

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