28 - SMART Podium 518 interactive pen display w/SMART Notebk

Trinidad State Junior College (TSJC) in Colorado issued a quote solicitation for the procurement of 28 SMART Podium 518 interactive pen displays with SMART Notebook software, posted on November 27, 2015, with a deadline of December 3, 2015, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. The equipment is intended for deployment across the Trinidad and Alamosa campuses to enhance educational technology capabilities. All quotes must be submitted via fax or email to TSJC Purchasing Agent Karen Power at Karen.Power@trinidadstate.edu, and pricing must be quoted on a per-unit basis with a total cost for all 28 units. Delivery is required prior to the college's holiday closure from December 24, 2015, through January 1, 2016, with the specific delivery date to be determined by the awarded vendor. All products must be new manufacturer's current models in original packaging with manufacturer warranties included, and quoted pricing must remain firm for 90 days from the due date. Shipping, handling, and delivery charges must be included on an FOB Destination Prepaid basis to 600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, Colorado 81082, and vendors must be registered on the Colorado CORE system at the time of award to be considered responsive.

The solicitation includes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) preference with a 5% bid deduction, and vendors must comply with minority and women-owned business participation goals. Colorado is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local government use taxes, and vendors must provide W-9 tax forms, PERA retiree certifications, and illegal alien employment certifications. Payment will be made within 45 days of receipt and acceptance of all commodities by TSJC personnel. Award notification will be posted on the Colorado CORE/ColoradoVSS system with no separate formal notification provided to vendors. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation, the procurement involves 28 units of specialized interactive display equipment, suggesting a substantial institutional investment in educational technology infrastructure.