Intent to Award Letter

This Intent to Award Letter pertains to Mt. Hood Community College's Applied Technology Division procurement for laser and fume extraction equipment in Multnomah County, Oregon. The college solicited competitive bids for the purchase of a SmartShop Laser MX and accompanying Fume Extractor system, with bids required by 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 5, 2021. The letter documents the college's intent to award the contract to the selected vendor based on evaluation of submitted proposals. The awarded vendor will be responsible for delivering the equipment directly to the Applied Technologies building located in Gresham, Oregon. The procurement represents a straightforward equipment acquisition for specialized technical equipment used in the college's applied technologies program.

The evaluation of bids focused on determining the best value based on two primary factors: the submitted lump sum fee for the laser and fume extractor system and the warranty provided by the vendor. Mt. Hood Community College retained the right to determine the lowest responsible bidder and to make final award decisions. No specific budget amount is disclosed in available documentation, and no set-asides, incumbent designations, or disadvantaged enterprise preferences are referenced. The procurement does not involve complex integration requirements or existing technological infrastructure constraints, representing a direct purchase of specialized equipment for the college's instructional programs.