16412-D Cintiq Companion Tablets Approved Equal For MSU DENV

The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) Procurement Office, on behalf of Metro State University of Denver's Engineering Technology Department, issued a Documented Quote (DQ) solicitation for the procurement of Cintiq Companion Tablets and related interactive pen display equipment. The procurement sought quotes for one Cintiq Companion 2 tablet with an Intel Core i7 processor and 256GB storage, two Cintiq Companion 2 tablets with Intel Core i5 processors and 128GB storage each, and ten Cintiq Companion 13HD interactive pen displays, with all items to be delivered and installed at Boulder Creek Building, Room 124 (Industrial Design Department) on the Auraria Higher Education Campus. All equipment must meet detailed technical specifications including a 13.3-inch display, 8GB of RAM minimum, 256GB solid-state storage, USB 3.0 and HDMI port connectivity, pressure-sensitive stylus compatibility, and battery specifications supporting at least 8 hours of operation; vendors proposing equivalent products were required to submit complete technical specifications and product literature for evaluation and approval by AHEC. The solicitation required all responses to be received by March 3, 2016, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time via mail, fax to 303.556.2093, or email to shannon.sprague@ahec.edu, with all vendor questions due by February 29, 2016, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. The delivery deadline was March 31, 2016, and all quoted costs were required to remain firm for 120 days after the quote due date, with delivery on an FOB Destination basis including all shipping, handling, and installation charges with no additional packing or drayage fees permitted.

The procurement documents do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. All items must be new, in current manufacturer models, and in original manufacturer packaging, with vendors required to provide equipment warranties, indicate local Denver office availability for warranty support, and submit completed W-9 and Vendor Mailing Address Forms with their responses. The purchase order term was from the date of award through approximately June 30, 2016, with AHEC reserving the right to reject all quotes and re-solicit, cancel the solicitation entirely, or make multiple awards if deemed in the best interest of the state. Payment would be made within 45 days of receiving acceptable products and a correct invoice, with interest accruing at the statutory rate for unpaid balances beyond 45 days. The specific procurement budget or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, AHEC indicated its intention to make a single award to one vendor capable of fulfilling all anticipated needs.