Plasma Cutting System - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote for a plasma cutting system to be delivered to the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Ordway, Colorado. The procurement solicitation seeks one computerized 5' x 10' plasma cutting system, specifically requesting a PlasmaCam, Inc. model DHC 510 or equal, along with optional features including a 45 Amp High Performance Cutter, Advanced Design Software Upgrade, Basic Height Control, Automatic Shape Nesting Software, and a PC with monitor. The package also includes a collection of Art CDs with various design themes. Bidders were required to submit responses by October 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via fax or email to purchasing agent Stephanie Diggs. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery dates, quality and safety considerations, life cycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance, bidder qualifications and experience, and proposed training. Delivery terms are FOB destination to the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility with freight costs included in bid prices, and payment terms are Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified.

The procurement includes a preference for Colorado-based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses as part of the award consideration. Bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website to respond and are required to provide detailed specifications, warranties, and a breakdown of pricing for any proposed alternatives, as competitive equals are acceptable. The CDOC reserves the right to cancel any order if delivery is not made by the date stated in the quote response. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation document. The procurement accommodates optional features that vendors may propose, allowing flexibility in how bidders structure their proposals while maintaining the core requirement for a computerized plasma cutting system suitable for use at the correctional facility.