ESBD_File_355126_Attachment C - Specifications.pdf

Atachment C – Specifica�ons

SCOPE: In accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code §2156.063, Solicitation of Bids, Texas Government Code §2165.001, Custodianship of State Property and the Rules and Procedures adopted by the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), TFC is seeking bids for a laser engraver. Delivery and installation will be made at Barbara Jordan State Office Building located at 1601 North Congress Ave, Austin TX 78701.

STATEMENT OF WORK: Provide, deliver and install the following:

• Laser Type: CO2, 150W Minimum.

• Foot Print: Not To Exceed 74” x 137”

• Weight: No restric�ons.

• Exhaust system to allow opera�on indoors

• Cooling system

• All required safety equipment

• Atachments to allow cu�ng/engraving of plas�cs, wood, leather, and metal

• Pricing should be Free On Board Des�na�on Freight Prepaid and Allowed to TFC Building

• Employee training on proper opera�on and maintenance

Specifica�ons Boss HP-3655 Kern OPF 50 or OPF 100

Laser Type CO2, 155W CO2, 150W

Work Area 40” x 70” 52” x 50” or 52” x 100”

Foot Print 60” x 84” 74” x 87” or 74” x 137”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

EVENT DATE

Issue IFB April 4, 2024 Deadline for Ques�ons April 11, 2024 12:00 PM CT Deadline for Bid Response April 25, 2024 3:00 PM CT

COMPENSATION AND FEES:

Provide a quote with all op�ons required to meet the specifica�ons above including onsite training of agency staff on opera�on, maintenance, and parts replacements. Also include list of parts, part numbers, and pricing for consumable supplies such as cu�ng blades, filters, and lenses. Provide brochure or spec sheet that allows verifica�on of minimum specifica�ons. Any missing informa�on must be provided along with the quote. TFC reserves the right to confirm specifica�ons with bidders prior to the award.

QUESTIONS:

Atachment C – Specifica�ons

• All ques�ons shall be submited through Bonfire Portal by the date and �me specified in the Schedule of Events above.

• All ques�ons will result in writen responses posted in an addendum to the ESBD and Bonfire.

• It is the responsibility of the interested par�es to periodically check the ESBD for updates to the solicita�on prior to submi�ng a bid. Respondent’s failure to periodically check the ESBD or acknowledge addenda will in no way release the respondent from any obliga�ons detailed in the addenda. Any addi�onal costs incurred to meet the requirements of the IFB are the sole responsibility of each respondent.

• Except as otherwise provided in this Sec�on, upon issuance of this IFB, other employees and representa�ves of TFC will not answer ques�ons or otherwise discuss the contents of the IFB with any poten�al Respondent or its representa�ves. Failure to observe this restric�on may result in disqualifica�on of any subsequent response. This restric�on does not preclude discussions unrelated to this IFB.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: TFC is using the electronic procurement system Bonfire. Bidders interested in submi�ng a response must register for a Bonfire account (No Charge). Bids shall be uploaded per the instruc�ons in Atachment B – Bid Instruc�ons prior to 3:00 PM on the date specified in the Schedule of Events. In order to ensure that all documents are submited before the deadline, allow enough �me to upload the documents into the portal. We recommend beginning the upload process one (1) day prior to the deadline date. Fax and email bids are not acceptable responses to this IFB.

BID EVALUATION AND AWARD:

• TFC shall award the Bidder whose bid is considered to provide the best value to the State of Texas, as defined by Texas Government Code, Sec�on 2155.074.

• In evalua�ng bids to determine the best value for the State of Texas, TFC may consider informa�on related to past contract performance of a Bidder including, but not limited to, TFC’s Vendor Performance Tracking System (available at htp://www.txsmartbuy.com/vpts). Prior work performance with TFC, and other State agencies or governmental en��es which are familiar with a Bidder’s performance, depending on problems encountered, may be grounds for disqualifica�on. In addi�on, Bidders involved in li�ga�on with TFC, or another State agency may be disqualified.

• TFC reserves the right to award or not award the Contact if no responses are deemed acceptable and may re-solicit as determined necessary in the best interest of the State of Texas.

• Protests filed in accordance with this solicita�on shall be governed by Texas Administra�ve Code Title 1, Administra�on, Part 5 Texas Facili�es Commission, Chapter 111 Administra�on, Subchapter 1 Complaints and Dispute Resolu�on, §111.32 Protests/Dispute Resolu�on/Hearings.

http://www.txsmartbuy.com/vpts