Dual Wavelength C02/Fiber Laser Marking & Etching System Requirements

The state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) in Hampden County, Massachusetts, for the procurement of a Dual Wavelength CO2/Fiber Laser Marking & Etching System. The system must include a minimum 75-watt CO2 laser tube, 50-watt fiber laser, red tracer laser, 3" focus lens, joystick control, auto focus, job management software, USB and Ethernet connectivity, a minimum 40" x 28" table, vector cutting grid, fume extractor, rotary attachment for tubular stock, and on-site setup and training. The College is seeking proposals that offer the best combination of price, capability, and service options, with the contract to be awarded the week of April 18, 2016, and delivery required by June 25, 2016. Vendors must meet minimum requirements, including providing business references and submitting all required forms, and pricing must remain firm for at least 60 days after the bid closing date. The College reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept proposals in any combination.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not disclose any award values or budget ranges.