DQ1, frcc-DQ-15-19-B

Front Range Community College (FRCC), a state of Colorado agency, issued a Documented Quote (DQ1, FRCC-DQ-15-19-B) for the procurement of advanced machining equipment for the BCC Advanced Technology Center. The solicitation requests quotes for one Haas TL-1 Manual/CNC turning center with specific configurations including a 16" x 29" maximum capacity, 2000 RPM spindle, and 15" color LCD monitor, along with associated tooling, accessories, freight, training, installation service, and miscellaneous fees. All equipment must be delivered to FRCC's Advanced Technology Center in Longmont, Colorado. Quotes must be submitted in writing via mail, email to purchasing@frontrange.edu, or fax to 303-469-7433 by January 9, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing and full compliance with the specified equipment configurations and requirements. All quotes must include the signed page one of the solicitation document, acknowledge any addenda, and exclude federal and state sales taxes (FRCC's tax exemption number is 98-02565).

Prospective vendors must be registered on the Colorado CORE System prior to the opening date and must maintain a factory-trained service technician located within 50 miles of the FRCC Longmont campus to be considered eligible. Colorado-based businesses will receive preference in the event of equal bids, as permitted by law. The solicitation contains restrictions that disqualify vendors submitting multiple quotes, and FRCC retains sole discretion in determining equivalency and suitability of alternative specifications; only quotes meeting or exceeding the specified configurations will be considered for evaluation. No incumbent vendors or budget range was identified in the documentation. All financial obligations are contingent upon funds being appropriated and budgeted in the current fiscal year, and no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were specified in this procurement opportunity.