AHEC-17705-D - Dust Collector System - CCD

The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) on behalf of the Community College of Denver is soliciting competitive quotes for the purchase and installation of a dust collection system (AHEC-17705-D) for the BNSF Welding Studio Phase II project located at 2570 31st Street, Denver, Colorado. The solicitation encompasses three SWX-S blower units with arms, three 3-4.5 foot telescoping dual arm add-ons, six Miller 6-inch telescopic extraction arms with mounting kits, one complete ductwork package with laser-welded seams, one spark cooler, and full delivery and installation services on an FOB Destination basis. The awarded bidder is responsible for providing all equipment and components necessary for the dust collection system and their complete installation, including coordination with existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as detailed in the project specifications and addenda. All materials and equipment must be new and delivered in original manufacturer's packaging, with a mandatory one-year warranty on workmanship and all equipment following final acceptance. A mandatory pre-quote walkthrough was required on November 2, 2016, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time at the CCD Advanced Manufacturing Center, with quotes due November 10, 2016, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via fax or email to the purchasing agent John C. Daly. Evaluation is based primarily on cost, with the award to be made on an all-or-none basis to a single vendor, and the resulting contract extending through approximately January 10, 2017, with all quoted costs remaining firm for 90 days following the quote due date.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular business categories, disadvantaged enterprises, or other organizational classifications. Neither incumbent vendors nor current contractors are listed in the available documentation. The project requires integration with existing infrastructure and systems at the Community College of Denver's Advanced Manufacturing Center, specifically coordination with the building's mechanical systems including exhaust fans (EF 1-4) and make-up air units (MAU 1-2), electrical systems requiring new 60-amp, 480-volt, 3-phase receptacles, and compressed air lines for fume extraction systems. Bidders may propose brand-name or equivalent products; however, those proposing equivalents must provide complete specifications, product data sheets, model numbers, and warranty information for review and approval prior to award. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the contract value will be determined by the competitive quotes received and evaluated by AHEC.