Description
The City of Columbus Division of Police is issuing a sealed RFQ to procure a single Summit Embroidery Machine (Melco) for police uniform and badge production. The machine must be the exact model specified, include the full starter kit, training, and white‑glove delivery. No alternatives or substitutions are permitted. The award will be funded by the State of Ohio Equitable Sharing Program and the vendor must have no outstanding auditor findings.
• Item: Summit Embroidery Machine (model “Summit”) – 1 unit
• Required accessories: cart, AC power cord, starter kit, 2 free digitized designs (Q & AF), 2 days on‑site training, bobbin tension gauge, multiple hoops, software (Design Shop 12 – LETTERING), online training, white‑glove delivery
• Technical specs: 16 needles, 1500 spm max speed, 10.1″ HD touch screen, laser positioning, servo/stepping motors, 90‑260 V AC, 140‑195 W power consumption, aluminum construction, ~220 lb weight
• Delivery deadline: 11/16/2026
• Submission deadline: 9/16/2026 (sealed bids)
• Funding source: State of Ohio Equitable Sharing Program – vendor must be clear of any auditor findings
• Evaluation: price only; no alternatives accepted; direct replacement of existing equipment only