Framed Display Cases

History Colorado Center, a Colorado state agency operating under the jurisdiction of Denver County and Denver City, issued a Documented Quote solicitation for the procurement of framed display cases with specialized glass components and door assemblies. The solicitation requests bids for three distinct case types: a Split Case requiring 3 fixed panes and 2 doors, a Headdress Case requiring 3 fixed panes and 1 door, and a Zig Zag Case requiring 1 fixed pane and 1 door, with 3 total units to be manufactured. All glass panes and doors must be fabricated with .375-inch thick glass panels featuring brushed stainless steel finish trim, with detailed technical specifications provided in accompanying engineering drawings prepared by W. King on September 17, 2018. Sealed bids were required to be submitted by October 1, 2018, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time to History Colorado Center at 1200 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80203. Bidders must be registered with the Colorado Vendor Self-Service system and meet state citizenship verification requirements. All bid pricing must be all-inclusive of shipping, handling, and associated costs with no additional fees permitted, and quotes must remain valid for 60 days from the bid award date. The State of Colorado reserves the right to adjust quantities, reject any or all bids, and cancel the solicitation without penalty.

The solicitation includes a 5% preference allowance for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses that submit appropriate documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, with resident bidder preferences applied in case of tie bids, prioritizing Colorado-based businesses. Payment terms are established at net 45 days upon invoice submission to Accounts Payable, with all items required to be delivered to the History Colorado Center location, with delivery terms to be negotiated upon award. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure requirements, or specific award value or budget range information is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The technical specifications provided establish precise manufacturing requirements for glass sizing, door swing configurations, and trim specifications across all three case types, ensuring compatibility with the museum's display and storage needs.