Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) is seeking proposals for document scanning services on an as-needed basis. Proposals are due June 25, 2026. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026. Vendors must be registered on wcpspurchasing. com and emaryland marketplace advantage. Award will be based on the lowest responsible bidder and best value. Samples may be requested for testing.
Delivery of equipment is required within 30 days after receipt of an official purchase order.
WCPS standard payment terms are net 30.
Bid pricing shall be inclusive of minimum one-year full parts and labor warranty.
The basis of award shall be the lowest responsible bidders submitting a responsive bid that conforms to the specifications established in the solicitation with consideration given to the quantities involved, time required for delivery, purpose for which required, competency and responsibility of bidder, the ability of the bidder to perform satisfactory service, and the plan for utilization of minority contractors, if applicable.
All bidders must provide at least three references. Participating bidders must confirm they have been in business for at least five years providing document scanning services.
If the awarded vendors fail to provide the services, equipment, or other items required within the prescribed time limits, the contract managers may elect to obtain services, equipment, or other items necessary from an alternate source. The awarded vendors will pay any additional costs incurred by WCPS for obtaining replacement services, equipment, and other necessary items.
Samples may be requested for testing and evaluation purposes. Failure to submit samples as required at the time designated may be cause for rejection of that item.
Any company objecting to the bid procedure or the recommendation for award has five 5 business days following the date of award by the board of education to file a written protest with the superintendent of schools.
A proposal that is not organized and submitted as separate and distinct technical and price proposal sections will result in disqualification. A technical proposal that includes any pricing information will be disqualified.