Los Angeles County Lacounty #RFB-IS-27200243-1

Los Angeles County solicitation for a Canon MICR production printer, deployment, lease, and maintenance

Los Angeles County’s Internal Services Department is seeking a Canon MICR production-printing solution for its Downey operations. - Government buyer: Los Angeles County, Internal Services Department (ISD), Production Support section; the price-sheet attachment names William Burger. - OEM: Canon is the specified printer manufacturer. Bidders must document Canon authorization to supply the equipment. The requested workflow must work with Solimar Print Director Enterprise. - Printer: One new Canon black-and-white MICR production printer. The materials refer to it as the VarioPrint Titan 6220 MICR and VarioPrint 6000 Titan MICR; the price sheet also lists a VarioPrint 6000 Titan MICR base model. - Performance and workflow: At least 216 images per minute, a 5-million-impression monthly duty cycle, at least 600 × 1200 dpi and 237 gray levels, plus the specified paper handling, finishing, digital front end, networking, management, and recovery capabilities. Intended uses include warrants, EFT documents, W-2s, water bills and notices, financial documents, and reports. - Security: Encrypted print, administration, network, and disk functions; automatic disk and image overwriting; and Common Criteria EAL 3 system certification are required. - Services: Deployment planning and project management, installation, testing, training, leasing/financing, maintenance, and technical support. Deployment is required within 30 days of purchase order execution, without disrupting normal operations. The same Canon-authorized vendor must provide lease and maintenance services, including OEM-manufactured consumables, preventive maintenance, specified service response, and a replacement guarantee for unresolved recurring problems. - Print volumes: The specifications require pricing for a pooled allowance of 400,000 images per month across the new printer and one existing printer, with overage charged at the base rate. The price-sheet attachment separately estimates 150,000 prints per month for 60 months, or 9,000,000 prints total. - Notable evaluation requirement: A proof-of-concept demonstration is required before award. The price sheet evaluates costs over a possible five-year agreement term; the lease term itself is not definitively stated.

Description

Los Angeles County Internal Services Department is seeking bids to lease one new Canon black-and-white MICR production printer capable of printing at least 216 images per minute. The solicitation is brand-specific and bidders must provide proof that they are authorized by Canon to provide the equipment. Scope includes deployment within 30 days of purchase order execution, installation, training, and lease and maintenance services, with the detailed equipment, performance, and support requirements specified in Exhibit A. Bids must be submitted online through the Vendor Self Service portal by the stated deadline.

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