(1) Hydraulic Excavator

Trinidad State Junior College (TSJC), a public institution within Larimer County, Colorado, is issuing a Documented Quote (DQ) solicitation for the purchase of one hydraulic excavator to be delivered to its Trinidad Campus. The equipment must be a used machine manufactured no earlier than 2004, in working condition, with no more than 5,000 operating hours, equipped with a coupler and a bucket of 36 inches or greater, operating in the 15 to 25 metric ton range, air-conditioned, and featuring tracks with 50% improved wear resistance. Vendors must submit sealed bids by January 29, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time to Karen Power, TSJC Purchasing Agent, at Karen.Power@trinidadstate.edu with the subject line "TSJC DQ 15-16," with delivery required by February 15, 2016, to Chuck Graham at TSJC Mining Tech, 2702 Freedom Road, Trinidad, Colorado 81082. All shipping, handling, and delivery charges must be included as FOB Destination Prepaid, pricing must remain firm for 90 days from the due date, and payment will be made in full within 45 days of receipt and acceptance. Bidders must be registered on the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) at the time of award, submit a completed W-9 form, provide insurance certificates, and comply with Colorado statutory requirements regarding illegal aliens, sole proprietor identification, PERA retiree status, and environmentally preferable products. The solicitation permits bidding of equivalent equipment with attached specifications and allows multiple bids from vendors with multiple equipment options meeting the criteria.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) are eligible for a 5% deduction from the total bid if properly documented and applicable. Minority and women-owned business enterprises are actively encouraged to participate in this procurement. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in this solicitation. The bid not-to-exceed amount is $70,000.00, establishing the maximum budget available for this equipment acquisition.