902730 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) AND REMANUFACTURED TONER AND INK CARTRIDGES

The County of Alameda is seeking a pool of up to three bidders to provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and remanufactured toner and ink cartridges. The contract will be for a three-year term with an option to renew for an additional two years. The County is looking for environmentally preferable products with equivalent or higher performance and at an equal or lower cost than traditional products. The successful bidder will be required to provide reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible OEM and remanufactured toner and ink cartridges, including timely delivery, warranty support, recycling services, and performance reporting. Some key points to consider are: • The County has multiple offices and facilities throughout its 821 square mile area, with the majority located in Oakland, Hayward, and Dublin. • All County agencies and departments will be asked to purchase toner and ink cartridges from the vendors awarded a contract as a result of this competitive bidding process. • The County is seeking a cost-effective and competitive pool of up to three bidders that will supply the specific toner and ink cartridges required by each County agency and/or department on an “as needed” basis. • The successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% replacement warranty for all cartridges supplied under this contract, which must be good for a minimum of one year from the purchase date. • The bidder must also provide a list of the cost per page for each OEM and remanufactured toner and ink cartridge at the time of contract award. • The County reserves the right to reject any or all responses that materially differ from any terms contained in this RFQ, including Exhibits and Addenda.