*****AMENDMENT #7*****Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been amended to answer the following Bidder(s) questions:Q1: Section 2.2 asks for the total cost of impressions for the devices. Colour units have two counters, both monochrome and colour. The volume of 850,000 impressions is not broken down by colour and monochrome. We need two cells to provide the monochrome CPC and the colour CPC. The monochrome CPC on this device is different from the monochrome printer quoted in section 1.A1: 20% of 850,000 are estimated to be Black and White (Monochrome) and 80% are estimated to be Colour. Item 2.2 has been updated to reflect the split between the colors.All other information remains the same********AMENDMENT #6*****Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to EXTEND the closing date to May 19, 2026.All other information remains the same********AMENDMENT #5*****Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder(s) questions:Please refer to the attached Questions and Answers document.All other information remains the same.********AMENDMENT #4*****Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:Q1: Will you reconsider changing the requirement of air fed trays from a minimum of six (6) adjustable air fed trays capable of handling paper sizes up to 13"X19" to two (2) or four (4) adjustable air fed trays capable of handling paper sizes up to 13"X19"? A1: NoQ2: Are you currently using Fiery Central? If yes, a renewal of the license will not be required as it is a permanent license and will work with your new devices. However, the maintenance and support will need to continue. If you are NOT currently using Fiery Central, please confirm you would like vendors to include this in their response (i.e. Fiery central license, PC etc.)A2: All bidders will be required to supply new licenses for Fiery command workstations and Job Master.All other information remains the same********AMENDMENT #3*****Please be advised this Invitation to Tender has been amended to revise the Delivery Requested date to June 30, 2026, as referenced in Amendment #2 - A3.All other information remains the same.********AMENDMENT #2*****Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:Q1: What version of DSF do you currently use? Is it cloud based or hosted? Is the maintenance on it current?A1: Not applicable. The Fiery controllers will not be directly connected to either DSF or NBON. Q2: Print requisitions are submitted electronically by GNB clients through the New Brunswick Opportunities Network (NBON) or the Digital Storefront (DSF), ensuring consistent processing, cost control, and compliance with government standards. Since one of your methods of submission is DSF, and you will be using Fiery Central, will you be expecting full integration between Fiery Central and DSF? A2: Not applicable. The Fiery controllers will not be directly connected to either DSF or NBON.Q3: With the Submission Date of May 12, 2026, you have requested that the equipment be fully operational by June 1, 2026. This does not leave much time for Tender review and contract negotiations and award. Standard delivery times would be 2-3 weeks from the contract award. Then another week for installation and training purposes. Is this date flexible dependent on the official contract award date?A3: Install date has been pushed to June 30th.Q4: Considering the tight timelines in receiving responses to these questions and previous questions, will you provide an additional week to the Submission date?A4: No. The Tender submission date stays as May 12th.Q5: Please confirm Fiery Command Workstation is acceptable in lieu of Fiery Central?A5: A control PC with Fiery Command Workstation is required for each engine.Q6: Please confirm Adobe Pro is required. It is not in place now and Impose/Compose software will provide the necessary functionality to preview and layout files. A6: Adobe Acrobat Pro is required for editing jobs.Q7: You have provided total Business Unit Volumes. Can you provide the volumes for each device on the equipment list as well?A7: NoAll other information remains the same********AMENDMENT #1*****Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been amended to answer the following Bidder(s) questions:Q1: Can you confirm if all six (6) paper sources must be air assist equipped or are you willing to accept a mix?A1: The main six (6) trays must be air fed. Additional trays can friction-fed.Q2: When you talk about control pc, do you refer to the Fiery controllers that will drive each printer? Do you refer to what Fiery calls 'a FACI kit' (a stand for the Fiery controller that regroups the controller, a monitor mouse and keyboard)? If not, would a simple monitor and keyboard and mouse plugged into each Fiery controller be sufficient?A2: Control PC refers to the PC that Fiery is installed on. Each engine requires it's own Fiery. We do not require stands for the Control PC'sAll other information remains the same***SCOPEThis Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for the supply, delivery, installation, training, service and maintenance of a fully integrated production print solution, on behalf of Service New Brunswick. This contract shall be for a five (5) year lease term, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031.SPECIFICATIONSPlease refer to the attached document.REFERENCESThe Bidder must submit two (2) references from clients for whom the Bidder has provided similar work referenced in this call for tenders within the previous five (5) years. In addition to the references provided by the Bidder, the Department may consult with other departments and agencies of the Province to obtain information on the Bidder's past work performance within the previous two (2) years.Failure to submit the required references or reference check results that are unsatisfactory to the Department, in its sole and absolute discretion, will result in the disqualification of the Bidder.CONTRACT AWARD CRITERIAThis tender will be evaluated and awarded based on the overall lowest compliant bid which meets the requirements in Appendix A in the attached document.A written agreement/contract, including a price sheet and Service Level Agreement will be executed with the successful bidder. HOW TO SUBMIT PRICINGBidders are invited to submit their UNIT PRICE--the price for a single product within the Tender Item--under the 'Unit Price Including Discount' column. Bidders should then multiply their unit price by the 'Quantity/Unit' to calculate the 'Extended Price'. The 'Unit Price Including Discount' and 'Extended Price' column directly on this Invitation to Tender. The "Total including all charges" should NOT include taxes.Unit Price MUST include Shipping/Delivery charges.There are no additional pricing sheets to be completed with this bid.DELIVERY AND PRICEThe successful bidder is required to deliver and install the goods at 230 Hilton Road, Industrial Park, Fredericton, NB, E3B 6B2. Pricing shall remain firm for the duration of the contract period and shall be inclusive of all customs duties, surcharges, insurance premiums, permits and software license fees.Bids MUST include pricing for any delivery and shipping charges to the Shipping Address above. BIDDER QUESTIONSAll inquiries should be received seven (7) calendar days prior to the closing date; any inquiries received less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the closing date cannot be guaranteed a response. Please reference the tender number and closing date within your communications to ensure a prompt and accurate reply.REQUIREMENTSBIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DATE THEIR BID IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW.Three (3) Black & White Production Print DeviceManufacturer: _______________________Model: _____________________________
