AHEC-17705-D Dust Collector System.pdf

AURARIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER

DOCUMENTED QUOTE COVER SHEET

Date: 10/28/16 Quote Number: AHEC-17705-D

Return all Quotes to:

Auraria Higher Education Center Purchasing Office 1201 Fifth Street, Suite 370 Denver, CO 80204 Fax Number: 303-556-2093

Purchasing Agent: John C. Daly

Quote Due Date: 11/10/16 Quote Due Time: 2:00 pm Mountain Time

All Solicitations Shall be Quoted F.O.B. Destination unless Otherwise Specified

Purchase and Installation of Dust Collector for the Community College of Denver

Per the attached specifications, terms and conditions

F.E.I.N.: Payment Terms:

(Minimum of Net 30) Delivery Date:

Authorized Signature:

Typed/Printed Name:

Title:

Company Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone Number: Fax Number:

Contact for Clarifications:

Title:

Phone Number: Fax Number:

E-mail Address:

The purpose of this coversheet is to fully identify respondents so they may be considered, to quickly identify the costs and billing terms, and to provide basic information applicable to all solicitations. Submit only the first page of this coversheet (completed and signed), cost pages(s), supporting descriptive/technical literature for substitutes where applicable, and other enclosures requested or relevant to this solicitation. In submitting an offer, you are acknowledging acceptance of the related documents.

Vendor note: Faxed quotes are acceptable. RESPONSES MAY BE FAXED to the purchasing agent named above at

303.556.2093 before DATE/TIME due. Vendors are urged to read the solicitation document thoroughly before submitting a quote.

Vendors are required to submit Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.).

THIS PAGE MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH RESPONSE.

I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Except as modified or supplemented in the solicitation, the following provisions supplement the Solicitation Instructions and Terms and Conditions in ColoradoVSS.

1.1 Scope

It is the intent of the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) Procurement Office to receive quotes on behalf the Community College of Denver, for the purchase and installation of a Dust Collection system.

1.2 Costs

Quote costs must remain firm for 90 days after quote due date.

1.3 ColoradoVSS

The State of Colorado has transitioned to a new financial management system called the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE). Solicitations for most State Agencies (Agencies) and State Institutions of Higher Education (Institutions) will be posted on a new website, Colorado Vendor Self Service or ColoradoVSS:

https://codpavss.hostams.com/webapp/PRDVSS1X1/AltSelfService

Solicitation details for goods and services, as well as construction notices on ColoradoVSS are public and do not require registration. Once registered, suppliers are able to receive notifications in categories of interest.

There is no cost to register on ColoradoVSS. If you have not registered and would like to become a registered supplier on ColoradoVSS click here.

During the solicitation process for this documented quote, all official communication with vendors will be via notices on ColoradoVSS. Notices may include any modifications to administrative or performance requirements, answer to inquires received, clarifications to requirements, and the announcement of the apparent winning vendor. It is incumbent upon vendors to carefully and regularly monitor ColoradoVSS for any such notices.

1.4 Index

This quote is made up of the following sections:

I – Administrative Information Page 2 II – Specifications Page 6 III – General Product Specification Information Page 8 IV – General Conditions Page 8 V – Evaluation Page 8 VI – Shipping/Delivery Page 9

Attachment A: Dust Collector Specifications Separate Document Attachment B: BNSF Welding Studio Phase II Bid Drawings Separate Document Attachment C: BNSF Welding Studio Phase II Bid Specifications Separate Document Attachment D: W-9 Page 10 Attachment E: Vendor Mailing Address Form Page 11 Attachment F: PO Terms and Conditions: Separate Document https://codpavss.hostams.com/webapp/PRDVSS1X1/AltSelfService http://www.colorado.gov/vss

1.5 Mandatory Pre-Quote Walkthrough

Due to the installation component, vendors are required to visit the location to carefully examine the area to familiarize themselves with the existing conditions and satisfy themselves as to the nature and scope of the installation and the difficulties that may exist. Please allow one (1) hour for the walkthrough. Prompt attendance is required; vendors arriving late will be turned away.

Vendors must attend the entire meeting and must sign-in to have their quotes accepted. Any substantial clarifications resulting from the walkthrough will be posted on ColoradoVSS.

Date: November 2, 2016

Time: 10:00AM Mountain Time

Location: CCD Advanced Manufacturing Center 2570 31st Street, Denver, CO 80216

The submission of a quote will be construed as evidence that site examination has been made and later claims for labor, equipment, materials of any kind, or for difficulties encountered which could have been foreseen during the examination, will not be allowed.

1.6 Term of the Purchase Order/Award

The purchase order or contract awarded will be from date of award through approximately 1/10/2017. Awarded costs must remain firm from date of award through expiration of the purchase order.

1.7 Standard Purchase Order

Awarded Vendor must be willing to agree to the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. A purchase order (PO) may be used for services totaling less than $100,000; however, it is at the discretion of Community College of Denver as to whether or not a purchase order is adequate.

See attachment labeled, “Attachment F_PO Terms Conditions_AHEC-17705-D.pdf” to this

DQ.

Vendors must clearly identify any exceptions to the contractual terms and conditions described in this solicitation, and the attachments, and must provide justification and alternative language in their bid response. Vendors are strongly encouraged to seek advice from legal counsel regarding such contractual exceptions.

Vendors should not assume any term or condition in this Documented Quote, or the purchase order terms and conditions, is negotiable. In the event the parties are unable to negotiate terms that are fully satisfactory to Community College of Denver within a reasonable period of time, at Community College of Denver’s sole discretion, Community College of Denver may elect to enter into negotiations with another vendor within the competitive range. If an “Award” has been issued, and the parties are unable to enter into a contract that is fully satisfactory to Community College of Denver within a reasonable period of time, Community College of Denver, via AHEC, may elect to cancel the “Award” and issue an “Award” to another vendor within the competitive range and commence negotiations with such vendor.

1.8 Number of Awards

AHEC intends to award to one (1) vendor capable of fulfilling the anticipated needs for Community College of Denver. Should AHEC determine at any time during the term of the resulting contract that the awarded vendor is not adequate to properly fill Community College of

Denver’s needs, AHEC reserves the right to make awards to vendors who submitted responses to the original solicitation, but were not awarded, or to re-issue the solicitation and make additional awards as necessary.

1.9 Solicitation Submission and Questions

The response, including the Documented Quote cover page, complete with signature, must be received at 1201 5th Street, Suite 370, Denver, CO 80204 no later than the quote due date and time on stated on the cover sheet of this solicitation. Faxed and emailed responses are acceptable if received not later than the due date and time stated on the cover sheet. Fax response to 303.556.2093, attention John Daly or email to: john.daly@ahec.edu.

Vendors assume full responsibility for any costs related to this solicitation including express delivery, parcel post, packing, cartage, insurance, license fee permits, or cost of bonds.

During the solicitation process for this quote, all official communication with vendors will be via notices on ColoradoVSS. Notices may include any modifications to administrative or performance requirements, answers to inquiries received, clarifications to requirements, and the announcement of the apparent winning vendor. It is incumbent upon vendor to carefully and regularly monitor ColoradoVSS for any such notices.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to: john.daly@ahec.edu. Answers will be posted to all questions on ColoradoVSS. No questions will be accepted after: 11/04/2016 at 5:00pm Mountain Time.

1.10 Cost and Award Information

Vendors shall submit their costs information on the Cost Sheet on Page 6. NO modifications to the Cost Sheet will be accepted. All cost information shall be provided according to the instructions in this solicitation

Reciprocity is mandated by statute. CRS 8-18-101 states, “When a contract for commodities or services is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder…shall be allowed a preference against a nonresident bidder equal to the preference given or required by the state in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.” Auraria Higher Education Center will apply this statute to the extent necessary for all solicitations.

AHEC reserves the right to reject all quotes and re-solicit at any time prior to contract start date.

AHEC reserves the right to cancel this solicitation in its entirety at any time without penalty. All costs and notations shall be printed in ink or type written on the solicitation documents. Illegible quotes or writing may be deemed non-responsive and may not be evaluated. A quote with missing or inconsistent information may be considered non-responsive and may not be evaluated. Do not qualify your quote nor alter the solicitation format. AHEC will be the sole judge in determining the acceptability of an offer. AHEC also reserves the right to reject any or all quotes in part or in whole and to waive technicalities as allowed in the Procurement Rules.

AHEC reserves the right to make multiple awards from the solicitation if in the best interest of the State.

1.11 Performance

Awarded vendor shall comply with the requirements as to performance, timeframes, etc. If the winning vendor fails to perform, Community College of Denver reserves the right to take remedial action, including canceling the purchase order (with 30 day written notice) for cause (default). Cause is defined as failure to meet requirements of the written specifications and conditions or correct deficiencies upon receipt of notice. Failure to maintain satisfactory performance after notice will be sufficient cause for immediate cancellation of the award. In the event of default, AHEC may make an award to another vendor in the competitive range, or to re-solicit at its discretion.

Invoices for services shall be submitted to the ordering department for authorization to pay.

Ordering department addresses must be taken from the purchase order or contract. Invoices must clearly show the purchase order or contract number.

Vendors guarantee to AHEC that they understand and agree to the terms and conditions of the solicitation; guarantee consistent quality of the service offered; and that they will not default from performance by virtue of a mistake or misunderstanding.

1.12 Responsibility of Vendor

Vendors must be able to demonstrate their ability to perform according to the terms of this solicitation. AHEC may require additional information of the apparent successful vendor(s) to determine their ability to perform. This information may include, but is not limited to, previous experience of company; years in business; quality and condition of equipment; financial condition; references as to size and scope of work done in the past. AHEC reserves the right to make its vendor responsibility determination at any time in this solicitation process and may not make a responsibility determination for every vendor.

Vendors shall supply information requested by AHEC concerning responsibility. AHEC reserves the right to request further information as it deems necessary to determine the vendor’s responsibility. If the vendor fails to supply the requested information, AHEC shall base the determination of responsibility upon any available information, or may find the vendor non-responsible.

1.13 Insurance

Vendor must provide insurance information as outlined in paragraph 4.3 of the State of Colorado Solicitation Instructions/Terms and Conditions (Attachment F). Awarded vendor must submit correct certificate of insurance within ten (10) business days of award, and prior to performance of any services.

1.14 Sex Offender Registration Information Requirements:

Aurania Higher Education Center is a State of Colorado Higher Education Campus. Awarded vendor must comply with the following laws in order to have employees on a State of Colorado Campus:

Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 16-22-103, et seq.

Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 668.46 Jeanne Clery Act 20 USC 1092 (f)

1.14 Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

CCD is a Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) affiliated employer.

Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, CCD is requiring the vendor to notify CCD’s Accounting Office at 303.556.5021 within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of resulting contract or purchase order if the services provided are being or are to be performed by a PERA retiree.

II. SPECIFICATIONS, COSTS AND VENDOR INFORMATION

Item Qty UOM Manufacturer/Model/Description Unit Cost Extended

Cost

1 3 EA SWX-S BLOWER W/ARM 951 620 MILLER

Dust Collection System, see specs and drawings

2 3 EA 3-4.5 FT TELESCOPING DUAL ARM ADD

ON for the above dust collection system

3 6 EA Miller 6” Telescopic Extraction Arm – Expandable from 36” to 54”

4 6 EA Miller 6” Extraction Arm Mounting Kit – Includes Mounting Bracket and Hardware

5 1 EA Ductwork Package, Clamped together ductwork – Requires No Screws, Tape, or Sealant, Laser Welded Seams – Leak Tight, Ability to be easily modified/Remove and Reuse Ductwork – Installed per bid specifications and

6 1 EA Spark cooler per specifications and

7 1 EA Delivery and installation of arms, spark cooler, hoods, ductwork and dust collectors

TOTAL $______________________

COMPLETION DATE: ________________

Cost must include shipping, handling and all delivery charges and be FOB Destination.

Company ________________________ Signature _______________________

Brand name or equivalent products are acceptable. Some model numbers and brand numbers are referenced above. Where brand names are provided, they are provided as a Reference Specification to products with a minimum level of quality acceptable to the brand names listed. Where a brand name or number is not indicated, any brand meeting the product specifications listed on the attachments is acceptable.

If quoting equivalents, brand name, model number, complete specifications, product data sheets and warranty information must accompany the quote. Alternate brands must match or exceed the specifications of the brand/model listed. If quoting equivalents, Community College of Denver will review and retains the right to refuse the quote if it does not meet specifications. Any quotes received that fail to include the required information as specified may be determined to be non-responsive, and subject to disqualification.

The information below is required in order to consider your quote:

Department desires delivery and installation to be completed by 1/10/2017.

Can you meet this deadline? ___________

If you are unable to meet this deadline, please provide a completion date with your quote.

Vendor Information

AHEC is required to have a W-9 and Vendor Mailing Address Form on file for every company it does business with. Please attach a completed W-9 (Attachment D) and Vendor Mailing Address Form (Attachment E) to your quote.

Company ________________________ Signature _______________________

III. GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATION INFORMATION

3.1 The specifications and part numbers listed are based on the latest information available to the agency. Vendors finding fault in the specifications contained in this quote should notify the buyer, by email, prior to quote’s due date and time.

3.2 Items offered must be new (not used, remanufactured, refurbished, rebuilt, etc.) and of the manufacturers’ current model and are not to contain components that are not newly manufactured, unless specifically stated otherwise in the quote specifications. Items are to come in original manufacturer's packaging. Manufacturer's warranty and any offered rebates, as applicable, must be included.

3.3 Product must be shipped with paperwork that clearly describes the item(s) by part number and description matching the part number/description on the Documented Quote and/or purchase order. Paperwork must also reference the purchase order number.

This includes any product that is to be drop-shipped from manufacturer, distributor, etc.

Shipments received that cannot be clearly identified may be refused and/or returned to the sender.

IV. GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 AHEC will award this quote on an all-or-none basis; the quote will not be split among vendors. Quotes must be completed; no partial quotes will be accepted. An award will be made on the basis of the quote most beneficial to the State.

4.2 DO NOT attach a quote to your response. Costs will NOT be considered if not listed on the provided form. Additional vendor terms and conditions will not be considered. Costs must include shipping, handling and all delivery charges, unless required to be listed separately.

4.3 The vendor agrees to comply with the letter and the spirit of all applicable state and federal laws respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices.

4.4 Vendors are expected to examine any drawings, specifications, schedule of delivery and all instructions; failure to do so will be at the vendor’s risk.

4.5 Each vendor shall furnish the information required; the unit cost for each item quoted must be shown; a total for each item quoted must be entered; in case of error in extension, unit cost prevails.

4.6 This Documented Quote does not obligate AHEC or Community College of Denver to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or the submission of quotes, or to purchase or contract for materials or services from such Documented Quotation, if not in the best interest of the AHEC and Community College of Denver.

4.7 It is understood and agreed that the delivery date and/or date of installation after receipt of a purchase order is the seller’s best offer. In its acceptance of any quote, AHEC and Community College of Denver are relying on the promised delivery date or installation date as material and basic to its acceptance, unless otherwise indicated. In the event of seller’s failure to deliver as and when promised, AHEC and Community College of Denver reserves the right to cancel its acceptance order, or any part thereof, and seller agrees that AHEC and Community College of Denver may return all or part of any shipment so made and may charge seller with any loss or expense sustained as a result of such failure to deliver as promised, not as a penalty but as liquated damages.

4.8 The quoted costs shall be exclusive of any Federal or State Taxes from which the State of Colorado is exempt.

4.9 ANTI-KICKBACK ACT of 1986. Vendor represents that they have not provided or attempted to provide any kickback to any employee or agent of AHEC or Community College of Denver. All reports of possible kickback shall be submitted in writing to AHEC Procurement.

V. EVALUATION

Quotes will be evaluated on vendor's appropriateness and completeness of response requirements as outlined, ability to meet specifications, and costs. Cost will be the primary factor used in evaluating quotes. AHEC will award, in whole to the vendor who is most responsive to Community College of Denver’s needs, cost and other factors considered. AHEC reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

VI. SHIPPING/DELIVERY

All items are to be shipped FOB Destination to the CCD Advanced Manufacturing Center 2570 31st St. Denver, CO 80216. No additional charges for packing, drayage or any other purpose will be allowed. Prepaid transportation charges will be documented, invoiced, and payable whenever non-surface premium shipping is requested.

Title to and risk of loss on all items shipped by seller to buyer shall pass to the buyer subject to buyer’s inspection and acceptance of such items at buyer’s plant.

ATTACHMENT D

ATTACHMENT E

Vendor Mailing Address Form

Vendor Name:_______________________________________

Vendor FEIN:_______________________________________

Order Address: Remit to Address:

Phone:___________________________ Phone:_____________________________

Fax:_____________________________ Fax:_______________________________

Please return this form with the W-9 to:

Auraria Higher Education Center Procurement Services Campus Box K

PO BOX 173361

Denver, CO 80217-3361