Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is seeking to contract with a company and/or multiple companies to provide a print management program that will service the entire school district. The current contract is held by Southwest Copy Systems, Canon, and Pacific Office Automation. APS does not intend to give advantage to an incumbent offeror based on machines already in place. Logistics of removing and installing a large number of machines is acknowledged and APS is dedicated to ensure a smooth transition. It is crucial that no site be left without service and that there be a minimum of disruption. Offerors must have extensive experience and capacity to conduct print management services in distribution management, equipment hardware, equipment software, print management software, IT services/support, consumables, training, and standard operations to large school districts. The goal of this RFP is to contract with a company that will provide APS with latest-most-up-to-date 100% new/non-refurbished model equipment hardware, equipment software, consumables, IT services/support and training to maximize pricing strategies for APS. Print Management Services at APS are managed by APS Graphics Enterprise Services (GES) - Managed Print Services (MPS). Requests for copiers and/or printers by schools or departments are carefully scrutinized as to projected need(s) with all copier and/or printer ordering and placement authorized solely by a designated GESMPS representative.
