DQ1, FRCC-15-16-B, Advanced Machining Equipment

Front Range Community College (FRCC), a Colorado state institution serving Adams County and Weston CDP, issued a Documented Quote solicitation for advanced machining equipment to support its Advanced Technology Center. The procurement seeks quotes for five pieces of specialized equipment: two South Bend SB1052 14" x 30" 16-speed toolroom lathes with digital readout and collet attachments; two Acer E-mill Model 3VKH 36 x 17 manual knee mills with digital readout and power feed; and one Haas TM-1P vertical machining center with 30" x 12" x 16" capacity, 40 taper, automatic tool changer, and optional packages including rigid tapping, high-flow coolant pump, wireless probing system, and 4th axis drive. All quotes must include freight and installation services to the FRCC Advanced Technology Center in Longmont, Colorado, with vendors required to provide delivery timeframe in weeks and warranty information. The quote submission deadline is January 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., with responses accepted in person at the Purchasing Office in Westminster, Colorado, via email at purchasing@frontrange.edu, or via fax at 303-469-7433. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing and compliance with specifications at FRCC's sole discretion. All quotes must be exclusive of federal and state taxes, with FRCC's sales tax exemption number 98-02565 applicable, and vendors must be registered on the Colorado CORE system prior to the opening date.

Prospective vendors must have a factory-trained service technician located within 50 miles of the Longmont campus and must acknowledge any addenda issued prior to quote submission. All vendors are required to comply with Colorado Revised Statutes regarding employment of illegal aliens, and no alternate terms and conditions will be accepted; procurement will be executed through purchase order rather than formal contract. The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the procurement documents. FRCC reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to purchase additional goods and services at the same bid prices or lower within a reasonable period of time following the award.