Laser Cutter Bid.docx

STATE OF COLORADO DOCUMENTED QUOTE

Lamar Community College

SOLICITATION NUMBER: LCC-17-03

SOLICITATION TITLE: new CO2 40 Watt Laser Cutter

QUOTE DUE DATE AND TIME: Quote must be delivered by mail by May 3, 2017 @ 2:00 pm MDT DELIVERY DATE OF LASER CUTTER: Would like to have laser cutter delivered and installed by May 26, 2017.

Submit To:

Lamar Community College Purchasing 2401 South Main Street Lamar, CO 81052

Quote per the attached specifications, State of Colorado Terms and Conditions apply. No alternate Terms and Conditions will be accepted.

Please be advised that delivered quotes will be accepted directly in the Purchasing Office. Vendors are required to read this entire document for important information on submitting an acceptable quote.

Vendors are required to adhere to the State of Colorado’s Terms and Conditions. Award is contingent upon vendor’s compliance with C.R.S 8-17.5-101 et seq and 24-76.5-101 et seq regarding employment of illegal aliens. For a copy call the Accounts Payable at (719)-336-1574.

Email questions or inquiries to Laura Misenheimer, Maker Space Manager, at laura.misenheimer@lamarcc.edu. Include solicitation title and number in the subject line. This is the SOLE point of contact regarding this solicitation.

Lamar Community College reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and the right to waive irregularities in the quotes.

Objective: Lamar Community College (LCC) is requesting quotes for the product(s) or service(s) as described below. Quotes shall include all materials, labor, permits, and all other necessary fees. Costs not included in the vendor’s quote will not be paid by LCC. LCC reserves the right to purchase additional goods and services at the same bid prices or lower within a reasonable period of time.

Sales Tax Exemption: All quotes shall be exclusive of any Federal or State taxes from which the College is exempt.

Evaluation and Award: will be to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing and compliance with the specifications and the sole judgment of LCC as to the ability of the bidder to provide quality goods and service, to be in the best interest of the state, and to comply with the purchase order terms and conditions.

Purchase Order: Due to the nature of this procurement, order(s) shall be placed through the issuance of a Purchase Order. No formal contracts will be utilized and no alternate Terms and Conditions accepted. A Purchase Order will be issued to the awarded Contractor as needed.

Submission of Quote: Submit your quote by mail no later than deadline listed above to Lamar Community College 2401 South Main Street Lamar, CO 81052. Attention: Ava Bair, Purchasing Coordinator. Time and date validation will occur in the Purchasing Office. All quotes received after the deadline will NOT be accepted. In the case of equal quotes, LCC will make the final determination.

Insurance Requirement: When the solicitation and purchase involves service, the awarded vendor shall submit a certificate of insurance in the minimum state-prescribed limits no later than five days prior to beginning work. Specific requirements may be obtained through the Purchasing Department. The certificate shall list Lamar Community College as both Certificate Holder and Additional Insured.

Modifications: Vendors must monitor the Colorado CORE/VSS for any Addendums or modifications.

Specifications:

Lamar Community College is seeking quotes for a new CO2 40 Watt Laser Cutter to be used by students in our LCC Maker Space.

This laser cutter will have the following specifications:

· CO2 Laser

· 40 watts of laser power

· 24” by 12” engraving area

· Overall dimensions 38.7 inches (W) x 29.1 inches (D) x 39.1 inches (H)

· Maximum height of work piece at 6.7 inches

· Maximum processing speed 110” per second

· Positional Accuracy of 5 micrometers per inch of travel

· Repeatability of +/- 15 micrometers

· Ferromagnetic Table

· Auto Focus

· USB interface

· JobControl® Expert Software

· 2 inch lens

· Red Dot Laser Pointer

· Transparent cover top with LED lighting to illuminate the working area

This laser cutter will also include:

· Educational Packet

· Bumper to Bumper Warranty of at least 2 years. Additional phone support as needed (due to our remote location).

· Software – CorelDRAW Graphics Suite x 8 Academic

· Air Assist Pump

· Honeycomb cutting table

· Rotary attachment with cones for engraving rounded objects.

· All shipping and handling costs to deliver laser cutter to Lamar Community College.

· Machine installation to include: setup, software installation and configuration, and on-site training on how to properly use and maintain the laser cutter.

· 110 V Exhaust Fan with 720 CFM for external ventilation of laser cutter. This fan must be prewired and have and on/off switch with a 4” inlet and 4”outlet.

· 10 foot hose kit with accessory clamps to complete installation of external exhaust

· InPack Technology™ which helps to protect the laser machine from dust and debris as a result of constant use. This ensures that the laser cutter will last and productivity will be at its highest level.

· CeramiCore ® Technology – basic laser source (resonator body where laser radiation is created) must be made of 100% ceramic material.

· This CO2 laser will have the ability to engrave the following materials: acrylic, anodized aluminum, glass, fabric, laminates, leather, paper, plastic, stone, and wood.

· This CO2 laser will have the ability to cut the following materials: acrylic, fabric, laminates, leather, paper, plastic, and wood.