COOPERATIVE BUYING OPPORTUNITIES

Discover the cooperative buying power of SPC!

Our Services

Services SPC provides to the client

Prior to Installation:

  • Cooperative Buying Power of copiers & printers, bidding & tabulation of bids
  • Five-Year Equipment Replacement Schedule: Includes onsite surveying, fleet recommendations, follow-through of bid process
  • Working directly with vendors and manufacturers on Client’s behalf
  • Client allowed to choose vendor no matter the bid results (i.e., not necessarily awarding bid to lowest quote)

During Installation:

  • On-site oversight of equipment installation
  • Electronic Surge Protectors (ESPs), electrical wiring, computer interface, etc. provided as needed.
  • Follow-through on remaining installation issues to ensure completion
  • Print Management Software

After the Installation:

  • STARDoc Fleet Management program
  • Live Floor Plans
  • Annual Meter Read Collection
  • Simplified Billing Program: Three total invoices per year directly from SPC
  • Annual Reports
  • Mediating equipment and warranty issues between Client and Vendor
  • Paper Bid

Services SPC provides to the vendor

Prior to Installation:

  • Quantity addition of clients, equipment, and volume
  • Bid Specs organized in consistent format with the Five-Year Equipment Replacement Schedule
  • Past bid results shared to provide best negotiating with manufacturers
  • All bids shared with vendors are equal, with none allowed to under-spec, under-bid or offer discontinued equipment
  • Customer chooses the vendor of choice, despite bid results
  • Digital Needs Analysis to match machine to installation site
  • Coordination of vendor meeting with Client after bid is awarded

During Installation:

  • Oversight of equipment installation to assist delivery and technician staff
  • Electronic Surge Protectors (ESPs), electrical wiring, computer interface, etc. provided by SPC as needed
  • Follow-through on installation issues to ensure continuity for client and vendor
  • Print Management Software

After the Installation:

  • Annual Meter Read Collection
  • Simplified Billing Program: Three total invoices per year; SPC pays vendor directly
  • Mediating equipment and warranty issues between Client and Vendor
  • Annual Meetings with Vendor to address both positive and negative issues or concerns as well as discussion of past and future bids.

Ready to learn more?

Call us at 800-750-1538 to schedule an appointment for a detailed live demonstration of SPC STARDoc online or in person.