Multifunction Devices and Lease Services

BakerRipley is soliciting proposals under RFP 26-28 for Multifunction Devices and Lease Services to support approximately 25 locations in Texas. The scope of work includes the provision of black-and-white and color multifunction devices via a 60-month lease, comprehensive maintenance covering all parts and labor, and a secure online portal for fleet management and invoicing. Key performance requirements include delivering equipment within 30 working days of a purchase order, ensuring network connectivity within two business days of delivery, and shipping supplies within one to five working days. Interested vendors must attend a mandatory conference on November 18, 2026, and may participate in site visits between October 26 and November 13, 2026. Proposals are due by December 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT and must be submitted electronically to Ashia Brown. A complete submission requires a vendor questionnaire, an Excel bid sheet, and ten signed certification forms covering areas such as conflicts of interest, drug-free workplace, and debarment. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposal, evaluated through a weighted scoring system focusing on customer service (25%), cost effectiveness (25%), vendor experience (15%), back-office administration (15%), company narrative (10%), and safety and training (10%). The contract includes specific legal protections, such as a non-appropriation of funds clause allowing termination with 30 days' notice if funding is withdrawn, and a requirement for vendors to provide up to 90 days of transitional service upon contract expiration. Vendors must maintain significant insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and state statutory limits for Workers Compensation. The agency reserves the right to terminate for cause with 10 days' notice or for convenience with 30 days' notice.