1124-25Q Breathing Air Compressor

Colorado Mountain College (CMC), a statutory local college district spanning nine Colorado counties, is seeking quotations for a fixed-station breathing air compressor with a cascade storage system for its Fire Science program at the Carbondale Campus. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) #1124-25Q specifically requires a compressor capable of filling 2 dozen Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) bottles per day, 3 days a week, for 32 weeks annually, with a minimum of 3 fill stations. Bids must be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet) by March 28th, 2025 at 2:00 PM, with a targeted award date of April 4th, 2025. The college will evaluate bids on a best value basis, considering factors including price, quality, delivery, service, warranty, past performance, and reliability. Bidders are required to complete the provided bid sheet in Excel format, with a preference for a single vendor capable of delivering all requested products.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation mentioned in the procurement documents. The college reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award at all, and the procurement will be funded through CMC's operational budget, subject to annual appropriation by the Board of Trustees. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the procurement emphasizes compatibility with existing systems and the need for equipment that meets or exceeds the specified operational requirements. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the procurement is for a single breathing air compressor system for the Carbondale Fire Department. The college is tax-exempt and seeks a solution that can effectively support the fire science training program's equipment filling needs across 32 weeks of annual operation.