Ahec-25712-D - lincoln welding equipment

The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) on behalf of the Colorado Community College of Denver (CCD) is seeking quotes for a comprehensive Lincoln welding equipment procurement for the Advanced Manufacturing Center. The solicitation specifically requests 10 Lincoln Powerwave 300C Educational k4934-1 welding systems, accompanied by 10 each of Lincoln 350 Amp 15' Inner Shield Guns, Lincoln Wirematic Connector Kits, and Lincoln Magnum Pro AL FC 225 MIG Guns. Quotes are due on April 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with a desired delivery date of May 29, 2025. The procurement will award to a single vendor capable of fulfilling the entire equipment order, with evaluation criteria primarily focused on cost. Vendors must be authorized resellers or registered partners of Lincoln Electric and provide proof of partnership status. The purchase order will cover the period from award through equipment receipt and acceptance, with quoted costs required to remain firm for 90 days from the quote due date.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must submit a completed W-9 form and Vendor Mailing Address Form, and comply with anti-discrimination laws and sex offender registration requirements for campus access. All equipment must be new, in original manufacturer's packaging, and include the manufacturer's standard warranty. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement covers multiple welding systems and associated equipment. AHEC reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. The procurement spans Denver County and Denver City jurisdictions, specifically serving the Community College of Denver's Advanced Manufacturing Center. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination, with all costs including shipping, handling, and delivery charges to be incorporated into the vendor's quote.