LCC17-03 CO2 40 Watt Laser Cutter for Lamar Community Colleg

Lamar Community College, a Colorado state institution located in Prowers County, is soliciting competitive quotes for the procurement of a new CO2 40-watt laser cutter. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications including a 24" by 12" engraving area, 40 watts of laser power, auto-focus capability, and a ferromagnetic table with positional accuracy of 5 micrometers per inch. Required deliverables and inclusions are comprehensive, encompassing the laser cutting system itself, bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage for at least two years, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite x8 Academic software, an air assist pump, honeycomb cutting table, rotary attachment, 110V exhaust fan with ductwork, InPack Technology and CeramiCore Technology features, machine installation, and on-site training. All quotes must be submitted by mail to the college's Purchasing Office no later than May 3, 2017, at 2:00 pm MDT, with a desired delivery and installation date of May 26, 2017. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing, specification compliance, and the college's assessment of the vendor's ability to provide quality goods and service. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Laura Misenheimer, Maker Space Manager, at laura.misenheimer@lamarcc.edu, and vendors must monitor the Colorado CORE/VSS system for any addendums or modifications to the opportunity.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific business categories or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documentation. Upon award, the college will issue a Purchase Order with no formal contract executed; however, the awarded vendor must submit a certificate of insurance in state-prescribed minimum limits no later than five days prior to beginning work, listing Lamar Community College as both Certificate Holder and Additional Insured. All quotes must comply with State of Colorado Terms and Conditions with no alternate terms accepted, and must be exclusive of all federal and state taxes for which the college is exempt while including all materials, labor, permits, shipping, handling costs, and installation expenses. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation.