DQ1, FRCC-DQ-17-09-W, Surgical Equipment - Instructional

Front Range Community College (FRCC) in Westminster, Colorado issued a Documented Quote solicitation (FRCC-DQ-17-09-W) for surgical lab equipment intended for instructional purposes. The procurement encompasses eight line items totaling nine deliverables: three stainless steel enclosed case carts, one Valleylab Force 2 electrosurgical generator (refurbished acceptable), two stainless steel instrument tables, three foot-controlled Mayo stands, two linen hampers, two stainless steel utility tables, one stainless steel kick bucket, and two stainless steel double bowl ring stands. All quotes were required to be submitted on the provided bid form with authorized signatures, include delivery to the Westminster campus at 3645 W 112th Avenue, and be received by the FRCC Purchasing Office (Room C2001) or via email at purchasing@frontrange.edu no later than October 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Bryant Heberlein served as the sole point of contact for purchasing inquiries. Award would be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing and specification compliance at FRCC's sole discretion, with potential awards to multiple vendors. The college reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to purchase additional goods and services at the same bid prices within a reasonable period.

Vendors were required to be registered on the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) prior to bid opening, although non-registered vendors could be considered if adequate competition was not demonstrated among registered vendors. The solicitation included no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. FRCC exempts itself from federal and state sales taxes under exemption number 98-02565, and all procurement was contingent upon funds being appropriated and budgeted. Purchases funded by grants were subject to applicable grant rules with vendor vetting through federal, state, or other grant systems. No incumbent vendors, budget range, or award value was specified in the solicitation documentation. The college's procurement authority and evaluation methodology prioritized lowest cost and specification compliance as the determining factors for award.