ACC DQ 17-21-0314 Laser Cutter 48"X36" Cutting Foot Print

Arapahoe Community College (ACC), a Colorado state institution in Arapahoe County, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of laser cutting equipment and accessories through a Documented Quote (DQ) process. The procurement includes one 48" x 36" Professional Series CO2 Laser (90W) with a Free Retina Engraver, one 150W CO2 Laser Tube with 10,000 hours manufacturing life, one FSL Refrigerated Water Chiller (CW5000), and one 220V Adapter Kit, or equipment equivalent to these specifications. All equipment must be new; used or demonstrator equipment is not acceptable. The equipment will be installed at ACC's new makerspace located at the Art & Design Center, where it will be used for instructional purposes to teach faculty and students laser engraving and cutting technology. Quotes must be submitted on the ACC-provided response sheet by March 30, 2017, at 10:00 AM MST, with delivery required no later than May 15, 2017. Written questions must be submitted by March 28, 2017, at 5:00 PM MDT. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing, compliance with specifications, and ACC's assessment of the vendor's ability to provide quality goods and service. All bid prices must be exclusive of Federal and State sales taxes and include all materials, labor, permits, and necessary fees.

All vendors must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (ColoradoVSS) system prior to the bid opening date and must comply with Colorado employment laws regarding illegal aliens. Vendors providing services must submit certificates of insurance as required. Colorado-based businesses will receive preference in award decisions as allowed by law. ACC reserves the right to accept or reject quotes on each item separately or as a whole, to waive any informalities, and to purchase additional goods and services at the same bid prices or lower within a reasonable period of time. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, and all awarded equipment must include a minimum one-year limited warranty, excluding shipping and consumable items. No formal contracts will be utilized; instead, a Purchase Order will be issued to the winning vendor. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documentation.