The Hawaii State Archives is seeking to expand its digitization program by procuring specific equipment for its existing digitization systems. This includes various tape cleaners (VHS, Betacam, U-matic, DVCAM), cleaning tissues, and burnishing blades. Refurbished equipment may be quoted if new products are unavailable. Prices must include all costs, such as taxes and shipping. A current IRS W9 tax form is required for payment. Offerors must be authorized US resellers, provide full factory warranty, and be Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) compliant at the time of award. Award will be based on best value, considering criteria beyond price, such as total cost of ownership, performance history, quality, and technical performance. The State reserves the right to modify or cancel the solicitation. Payment will be made upon successful receipt of items, with invoices to be submitted to the Hawaii State Archives.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the equipment.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall be paid upon successful receipt of the specified items.
The bid notice requires that all offerors responding to this solicitation must offer products that carry the full factory warranty.
The bid notice states that award is based on best value, meaning the most advantageous offer determined by evaluating and comparing all relevant criteria in addition to price.
All offerors responding to this solicitation must be authorized US resellers for the products and offer products that carry the full factory warranty. All offerors responding to this solicitation must also be Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) compliant with the State of Hawaii at the time of the award or their bid will be determined to be noncompliant and disqualified.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges.
The bid notice states that offerors will be disqualified if they are not Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) compliant with the State of Hawaii at the time of the award.