Halm Envelope Press

The State of Tennessee, Department of General Services is soliciting a one-time purchase of a rebuilt Halm SuperJet Plus XL2615D envelope press to support large-scale transactional and commercial print operations, with bids due by June 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST via the Edison Supplier Portal. The solicitation, numbered 32101-13926 and classified under NAICS 323120, mandates that all responses specify the exact rebuilt model and include comprehensive restoration work to original specifications, including stripping the press to its frame, replacing all ink rollers, water system components, plate and blanket cylinders, bearings, belts, pusher chains, solenoids, oil lines, and rewiring the unit with new micro switches, as well as rebuilding ink fountains, feeders, and the vacuum pump. Delivery and installation are required at 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Nashville, TN 37243, within 90 days of purchase order issuance, with all rigging, lifting, and placement costs covered by the contractor under F.O.B. destination terms using the best available shipping method. The contract is awarded based on lowest cost among responsive bidders who meet mandatory pass/fail gates including compliance with technical specifications, demonstrated ability to perform, and adherence to quality standards requiring first-rate goods and workmanship consistent with industry best practices. Bidders must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax, hold all necessary professional licenses, and comply with state laws prohibiting investment in Iran, boycotting Israel, and including prohibited contract terms. Contractors must also certify they are not debarred, comply with civil rights and ADA requirements, and warrant Energy Star certification for any applicable equipment. The State retains the right to inspect and reject equipment if a production-prohibiting defect occurs more than three times during the 30-day acceptance period, with the contractor bearing all removal costs in such cases. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery on contractor letterhead, containing detailed line items, contract and purchase order numbers, supplier ID, and remittance information; they must exclude taxes, shipping unless authorized, and charges for undelivered goods. Payment does not constitute acceptance, and records must be retained for five years subject to audit by the State or Comptroller. Contractors must carry automobile liability insurance naming the State as additional insured and maintain workers’ compensation coverage if statutorily required