FPCM-RFQ-P000277-G2071-CS-Keyboards

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered P-000277 with tracking number G2-071, seeking musical equipment for the R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. The specific procurement includes three primary items: a Korg SV188BK electronic keyboard with piano sounds, a Yamaha Stage Pass 600 portable amplifier system with a 500W/10-channel mixer, speakers, and microphone, and a Roland RP-301 electric piano with an 88-key variable touch response keyboard. Vendors must provide set-in-place, demonstration, and training services within an 8-hour day, with anticipated installation beginning June 13, 2016. The RFQ requires all equipment to be new, in current production, and of the latest model, explicitly prohibiting used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, or discontinued models. Quotes are due by May 9, 2016, and must be submitted to Cathy Shinnamon. Evaluation criteria include a 5% preference for small businesses and those with at least 25% small business subcontractor participation, with cash discounts not being a factor in quote assessment.

The solicitation includes specific restrictions and requirements that may limit vendor participation. The RFQ incorporates provisions of the Darfur Contracting Act, which prohibits contracts with scrutinized companies doing business in Sudan. Vendors must also provide recycled content certification and possess valid seller's permits. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to be for a relatively modest musical equipment upgrade. The 5% preference for small businesses suggests a commitment to supporting smaller local or regional vendors, potentially creating opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure requiring integration. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment replacement and enhancement project for the correctional facility's music program.