Power Hydraulic Paper Cutter

Arapahoe Community College (ACC), a Colorado institution under Arapahoe County jurisdiction, has issued a Documented Quote solicitation for the procurement of one brand-new hydraulic-powered paper cutter through a competitive bidding process. The equipment must be available in three cutter sizes—21.6 inches, 23 inches, and 26.5 inches—and must feature hydraulic-powered clamping and cutting, a powered back gauge, light beam curtain safety system, two-hand cut button system, programmable job memory, a minimum two-year warranty, foot pedal soft clamping, and two cutter blades with one installed and one spare included. Acceptable manufacturer brands are limited to Challenge, Duplo, Champion, MBM, Heidelberg, and Saber. Quotes must be submitted on the provided form and include delivery on FOB Destination basis, manufacturer cut sheets, complete warranty information, and evidence of local authorized service capability within the Denver Metro area. The quote submission deadline is October 5, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time, with delivery and installation required by November 21, 2015, to 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Vendors must indicate the number of days required for delivery following order receipt, and all pricing must reflect the full delivered price including all materials, labor, permits, and fees. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing and compliance with specifications at ACC's sole discretion, with training and proper equipment use provided at no additional cost.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organizational types. Vendors must be registered on the Colorado BIDS system prior to the bid opening date and must acknowledge any addenda by initialing the signature page or risk disqualification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The College is exempt from federal and state sales tax, and vendors should structure their quotes accordingly. ACC reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive irregularities, purchase additional items at quoted prices within a reasonable period, and adjust quantities based on available funding. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents; pricing will be determined competitively through the bidding process.