Electronic Chute Systems and Sorters

Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences (CVMBS) is pursuing a sole source procurement for electronic chute systems and sorters from Te Pari Products. The specific procurement involves the Racewell HD3 Sheep Handler system with two configuration options, including loadbar sets, T30 scale systems, integrated EID controllers, tablets, Wi-Fi routers, and dosing guns. The university requires a highly specialized system capable of reducing sheep handling operations from a five-person team working several hours to just two people completing tasks in under an hour. Critical system requirements include automatic animal holding and sorting, one-person operation, electric power functionality, scale system integration, and microchip reader compatibility. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by 5:00 PM Mountain Time on August 31, 2023, with all vendor inquiries directed to Purchasing Agent Alta Herndon. The procurement is specifically for the Larimer County jurisdiction and is being conducted with the understanding that no substitutions will be accepted, and Colorado State University will be the sole judge of equipment equivalence.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates that Te Pari Products is the exclusive vendor for this specialized equipment. While the documents do not provide a specific award value or budget range, the procurement appears focused on research infrastructure for sheep handling operations. The purchase is accompanied by Colorado State University's standard purchase order terms and conditions, which include provisions for Net 30 payment terms, tax exemption status, and vendor insurance requirements of at least $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability coverage. The procurement is contingent upon fund availability and follows standard university procurement protocols. The system will be integrated into the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences' research infrastructure, with a primary objective of enhancing operational efficiency in sheep research environments.