Klopfenstein Art Easels and Accessories

Arapahoe Community College (ACC), a Colorado higher education institution located in Arapahoe County, issued a Documented Quote solicitation (ACC DQ 16-06) on October 1, 2015, for Klopfenstein Art Easels and associated art supplies and equipment. The procurement seeks competitive bids for 36 Klopfenstein Pro Easel II units along with various related items including studio easels, collegiate easels, art horses, art ponies, tilt-top art tables, taborets, spectrum easels, and universal accessories such as pony arms, easel tilt arms, watercolor arms, and easel trays. All proposed equipment must be brand new, and vendors must submit manufacturer cut sheets, warranty information, and service details with their quotes. Delivery and installation must be completed by November 21, 2015, with delivery on a FOB destination basis to ACC's main campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Pricing must reflect the full delivered price exclusive of federal and state taxes, and vendors must provide training and proper use instruction at no additional cost. The quote submission deadline is October 5, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time, with submissions directed to ACC Purchasing via email (stephen.rosenthal@arapahoe.edu), fax (303-797-3942), or in-person delivery at 2625 W. Church Street, 2nd Floor, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing and compliance with specifications.

Vendors must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (ColoradoVSS) system prior to bid opening, as only registered vendors' quotes will be opened initially, though non-registered vendor bids may be considered if adequate competition is not demonstrated among registered vendors. Colorado-based businesses will prevail in cases of equal bids as allowed by law. No formal contract will be executed; instead, purchase orders will be issued upon award. ACC reserves the right to adjust quantities, accept or reject any or all quotes, and purchase additional goods at the same bid prices within a reasonable timeframe. No specific incumbent vendors or budget range is identified in the solicitation documents. Vendors should specify their delivery timeframe in number of days following order receipt to facilitate ACC's evaluation and planning process.