Professional Book Scanner Services

The government authority in Quebec seeks a vendor to provide professional book scanner services. The requested equipment must operate on a standard 120 V AC, 60 Hz single-phase electrical supply without specialized infrastructure. Technical requirements include a minimum 71-megapixel imaging system, a minimum optical resolution of 400 ppi, and a maximum scan cycle time of 3 seconds. The scanner must feature a self-adjusting book cradle supporting originals up to 645 mm x 460 mm and DIN A2+ format, automated image correction for bound materials, and conservation-grade UV-free and IR-free LED lighting. Additionally, the system must support TIFF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, PDF, Multipage TIFF, Multipage PDF, and DNG export formats, alongside OCR capabilities for searchable PDFs. The buyer restricts eligibility to Canada-only onshore vendors and requires onsite performance of the work. Interested bidders must submit digital responses via email or online, and the buyer requests proposals to establish the budget. The provided text contains no specific key dates or evaluation criteria.