Automotive Equipment for Gateway Community College

The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CT CSCU) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation number GWCC-0002 for Gateway Community College, seeking automotive equipment procurement and installation services. The project requires removing existing automotive lifts and installing four specific lift models: two Rotary ARO14SW 4-Post Alignment Rack Shockwave lifts, one Forward Lift 6000MRL Midrise Lift, and one Rotary SPOA10RA-SW 2-post lift Shockwave. Bidders must have demonstrated experience installing garage lifts and are required to conduct a mandatory site walk-through to provide accurate bids. The solicitation period runs from March 18, 2022, to March 25, 2022, with a vendor Q&A period from March 18 to March 24, 2022. The final quote price must comprehensively include all associated costs, including freight, site preparation, installation, electrical work, floor cutting, steel plate installation, lag bolts, grouting, air connections, and batteries. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The RFQ is open to all vendors, with special consideration given to micro-businesses and veteran-owned micro-businesses if proper documentation is submitted with the bid. Bidders are required to disclose any historical OSHA violations, criminal convictions, administrative actions, or debarment/suspension status from the past three years. The procurement will utilize Free On Board Destination delivery terms, with payment terms specified by the vendor. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, and no precise budget range or award value is detailed in the solicitation documents. While the RFQ provides extensive technical specifications for the lift equipment and installation requirements, it does not specify a contract duration or indicate potential renewal options. Vendors must be prepared to provide a comprehensive, turnkey solution that includes complete removal of existing equipment and full installation of new automotive lifting infrastructure at Gateway Community College.