LCC18-03 PlasmaCAM CNC Plasma Table or Equivalent

Lamar Community College, located in Prowers County, Colorado, issued a Documented Quote solicitation (LCC18-03) for the procurement of a PlasmaCAM CNC Plasma Table or equivalent system intended for use in the college's Maker Space. The equipment specifications require a plasma cutting table measuring 69 inches wide by 65 inches deep by 90 inches high with a 48-square-inch cutting area, capable of cutting material up to 1 inch thick with a maximum weight capacity of 2,000 pounds. The system must include a pipe cutting attachment, automated digital height control, advanced design software with up to three seat licenses, and advanced machine control capabilities. Vendors were required to submit quotes by October 17, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., with required delivery by November 15, 2017, and all shipping and handling costs to Lamar Community College's Lamar, Colorado campus were the vendor's responsibility. Award determination would be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid considering cost, conformity to specifications, and ability to meet the required delivery date. Vendors were required to be registered with the State of Colorado Vendor Self Service System and submit a completed Vendor Response Form, W-9 form, and detailed product specifications with their quotes, with quotes submitted on an FOB Destination basis with minimum Net 30 payment terms exclusive of federal and state taxes.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. The awarded vendor must provide a minimum three-year warranty on parts and labor plus unlimited technical phone and online video support, and must provide an insurance certificate listing Lamar Community College as certificate holder and additional insured no later than five days prior to beginning work. All vendors are required to comply with federal and state laws, including employment eligibility verification through the E-Verify Program, and must maintain appropriate insurance coverage as specified in the solicitation. Purchase orders rather than formal contracts would be issued to the selected vendor, with payment terms established at Net 30 minimum and the State's standard purchase order terms and conditions applying to the transaction. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.