PROXIMITY CARDS AND PRINTER SUPPLIES

Solicitation 2631-06160 is an invitation for bids from the County of Cook to provide proximity cards and printer supplies for the Cook County Sheriff's Office. The scope of work requires the provision of 37-bit, H10302 format proximity cards using ISOPROX II card stock compatible with Fargo OTC 4500e printers. Technical specifications mandate that cards be sequentially numbered with matching internal programming and that holographic images for the Sheriff's laminate be placed on the front of the card in a landscape orientation. Orders will be placed on an as-needed basis and must be delivered to the Sheriff's Warehouse in Chicago within 30 days of submission. The contract will be awarded to a single, responsible, and responsive bidder based primarily on the lowest price and conformance to specifications. Bidders must comply with the County's Minority and Women-Owned Business Ordinance and are required to submit an M/WBE Utilization Plan. Preferences are available for Social Enterprises, Veteran’s Business Enterprises, and businesses owned by people with disabilities. Administrative requirements include the submission of performance and payment bonds, compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, and participation in the E-Payables Program for payment via the County's Visa Purchasing Card. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire Vendor Portal by the specified deadline.