How to bid on a digital plate writer for West Virginia Corrections

What the agency is buying

West Virginia Correctional Industries is seeking a one-time purchase of a digital plate writer, or an equivalent, for offset printing operations. The RFQ is ARFQ-0608-DCR2700000028-1.

The solicitation is issued by the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Division of Administrative Services on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Deadline and what happens then

The listed deadline is November 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. Submit your response as the solicitation directs before that time.

The solicitation summary notes no bid deadline or delivery location, so verify the deadline and any submission instructions in the full posting and its documents.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFQ may suit vendors that provide digital plate writers or equivalent equipment for offset printing operations. The listed category is equipment, and the commodity line is offset printing presses.

How to find and respond to the RFQ

Open West Virginia’s wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal and choose “View Published Solicitations.” You can browse the public solicitations inquiry without an account.

Search for ARFQ-0608-DCR2700000028-1 and open the matching result to review the posting and attachment list. Register a free vendor account to download documents or submit a response, then follow the solicitation’s instructions.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Review all five posted documents and check the full specifications before deciding whether your equipment meets the requirement. If proposing an equivalent, clearly explain how it matches the stated need.

Confirm the required response format, submission method, and deadline in the solicitation documents. Allow time to complete any account setup and upload or submit your response before the deadline.