Lathes - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a Documented Quote Solicitation (CAAA 2016000940) for the procurement of six Sharp 1440F Lathe machines with specified options including a 4-jaw chuck, follow rest, taper attachment, face plate, roller jaws, micrometer carriage stop, 5C collet closure, and UL-rated electrical components. Three machines are designated for delivery to Buena Vista Correctional Complex and three to Fremont Correctional Facility in Canon City. Prospective bidders must submit quotes via email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us or fax to 719-269-4064 by January 29, 2016, at 1:00 PM MST and must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website prior to submission. Bidders may submit competitive equals to the specified Sharp model if product information adequately demonstrates equivalency. Evaluation criteria include cost, quality and safety considerations, projected delivery date, life cycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance, and bidder qualifications and experience. Award will be made to the bidder(s) whose response is judged most advantageous to the State based on these factors.

The solicitation encourages certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado, which represent a preferred evaluation consideration. Payment terms are assumed to be net 45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified, though payment terms of less than 45 days with a discount are encouraged, and freight charges must be clearly indicated with options for FOB Destination Freight Prepaid or FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Added to Invoice. Contractors and their employees may be required to undergo a criminal background check before accessing Colorado Department of Corrections facilities, and tobacco products and contraband items are prohibited on CDOC property. No incumbent vendors or budget range was specified in the solicitation documents. The procurement was posted on January 22, 2016, with a submission deadline of January 29, 2016.