DQ1, FRCC-DQ-17-13-W, Autoclave

Front Range Community College (FRCC) in Colorado issued a Documented Quote solicitation for the procurement of one Amsco Steris Eagle 10 Autoclave unit with shipping and delivery to the Westminster Campus located at 3645 W 112th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado 80031. The procurement is targeted to serve the Surgical Technology department and requires quotes to be submitted to the FRCC Purchasing Office in Room C2001 or via email to purchasing@frontrange.edu, attention Bryant Heberlein, Purchasing Agent, with a deadline of October 27, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Vendors must include delivery timelines in weeks, state all applicable warranties and their lengths, and ensure that shipping and miscellaneous fees are incorporated into the bid price, which must be submitted exclusive of federal and state taxes. FRCC indicated that equivalent products or services meeting or exceeding the specified requirements will be considered, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing, specification compliance, and FRCC's sole judgment regarding the vendor's ability to provide quality goods and services. Vendors are responsible for any damage or incorrect product at their own expense and must be registered on the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) prior to the opening date. Financial obligations are contingent upon appropriated and budgeted funds, and potential awardees will be vetted through federal, state, or other grant systems for good standing determination.

While the solicitation does not explicitly identify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types, Colorado-based businesses will prevail in cases of equal bids as allowed by law. FRCC holds sales tax exemption number 98-02565, which vendors must recognize in their pricing. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements were specified in the solicitation documentation. The procurement focused on a specific equipment purchase with no stated budget range or award value provided in the available documentation, leaving pricing entirely subject to competitive bidding among qualified vendors.