DQ1, FRCC-DQ-17-B, Eaton UPS

Front Range Community College (FRCC), a Colorado state agency, issued a Documented Quote solicitation for information technology equipment consisting of Eaton uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and related components. The procurement requires quotes for three Eaton 9PX 6K UPS units with network cards, nine external battery modules (9PXEBM 180RT), three Eaton ePDU Basic 12-outlet power distribution units, extended warranty coverage for both the UPS units and battery modules, and shipping to the Boulder County Campus in Longmont, Colorado. Quotes must be submitted exclusive of federal and state sales taxes by October 4, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. to the FRCC Purchasing Office at 3645 W 112th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado 80031, or via email to purchasing@frontrange.edu. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing and specification compliance, with FRCC retaining sole judgment regarding the vendor's ability to provide quality goods and services. All quotes must include delivery costs on a free-on-board (FOB) destination basis, and vendors must be registered on the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) prior to the bid opening date. No site visits, bidder conferences, or alternate terms and conditions will be accepted, and vendors submitting multiple quotes will be disqualified.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. Financial obligations are contingent upon appropriated and budgeted funds for the fiscal year in question, and awardees will be vetted against federal, state, and other grant systems, with potential disqualification if the vendor is not in good standing. FRCC reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to make awards to multiple vendors at its discretion. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.