RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Public Works Department, a blanket purchase order with Ray Morgan Company in the amount of $450,000, for a Canon Vario Print 6180TP Press for County departments' printing needs, for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of printing is initially charged to the General Fund but recovered through charges to County departments. Print and Mail Services is a zero net County cost operation. (100% User Departments)
BACKGROUND:
The Canon Vario Print 6180TP press will replace the expired lease of the Canon Vario Print 6160. Ray Morgan Company was selected after the Public Works Print & Mail division performed a solicitation of vendors that could service the equipment. Ray Morgan Company was chosen because they are largest local independent Canon Dealer with extensive local service staff and parts supplies. Ray Morgan will lock the lease rate and usage charge for the term of the lease. This press is the only machine on the market that prints both sides of the sheet at the same time, which saves time and money.
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