DQ1, FRCC-17-14-L, Jtouch 70

Front Range Community College (FRCC) in Colorado issued a Documented Quote solicitation for interactive display technology and related equipment to support its Larimer Campus in Fort Collins. The procurement calls for quotes on three InFocus INF7001ap 70" JTouch Interactive Touch Displays, three Chief XTMU FUSION Micro-Adjustable Tilt Wall Mounts (55"-75" Displays), and three InFocus HW-Soundbar-4 units, with all items to be shipped to the specified campus location. Quotes for equivalent products meeting or exceeding the stated specifications will be considered at FRCC's sole discretion, with the InFocus JTouch product line noted as the preferred solution. The quote submission deadline is October 27, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., with submissions required to be directed to the Purchasing Office at the Westminster location or via email to purchasing@frontrange.edu. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing, compliance with specifications, and the vendor's demonstrated ability to provide quality goods and service in the best interest of the state. All quotes must exclude Federal and State taxes, and vendors must be registered on the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) prior to the opening date, as only CORE-registered vendors' quotes will be opened unless adequate competition among registered vendors cannot be established.

The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Colorado-based businesses will receive preference in cases of equal bids as permitted by law. Vendors must comply with C.R.S 8-17.5-101 et seq and 24-76.5-101 et seq regarding employment of illegal aliens, and must include all shipping and miscellaneous fees in their bids with responsibility for any damaged or incorrect products at vendor expense. FRCC's sales tax exemption number is provided as 98-02565 for quote preparation purposes. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Financial obligations are contingent upon funds being appropriated, budgeted, and made available in the current fiscal year, and no specific award date or contract term is indicated in the solicitation materials.