Ahec-168011-d folding tables

The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) Procurement Office, acting on behalf of the Student Facilities Services Department in Denver County and Denver City, Colorado, has issued a Documented Quote (DQ) solicitation for the purchase of 20 folding tables meeting or exceeding the specifications of the Lifetime model #80272. The required tables must feature a steel base frame with dimensions of 72" width by 30" depth by 29" height, a 2,000 lbs weight capacity, a white granite HDPE plastic top with 2" thickness, a maximum weight of 34 lbs per table, and folded dimensions of 72" x 30" x 2". All items must be new, in original manufacturer's packaging, and include manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must submit sealed quotes by 2:00 PM Mountain Time on June 9, 2016, to 1201 Fifth Street, Suite 370, Denver, Colorado 80204, or via fax to 303.556.2093, Attention Kevin Langhorn. All inquiries must be submitted via email to kevin.langhorn@ahec.edu no later than 12:00 PM Mountain Time on June 6, 2016. Delivery is desired by June 30, 2016, and vendors must confirm their ability to meet this deadline. Evaluation criteria include cost, vendor responsiveness, completeness of response, and experience. Vendors proposing substitute products must submit complete technical specifications and product literature demonstrating equivalency. All quotes must be submitted on the provided cost sheet with no modifications, and pricing must include all shipping, handling, and delivery charges on an FOB Destination basis.

The solicitation document does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories or disadvantaged business classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Pricing must remain firm through June 30, 2017, and vendors must provide warranty terms and identify their shipping method on the cost sheet. All responses must include a W-9 form and Vendor Mailing Address Form. AHEC reserves the right to award to one vendor or make multiple awards, reject all quotes, or cancel the solicitation at any time without penalty. While the initial purchase order is for 20 tables with an award period through approximately June 30, 2016, AHEC has indicated an intention to order an estimated 20 additional tables in the next fiscal year, though no quantity is guaranteed. The specific contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials.