Sharp industries equipment

The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) on behalf of Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is soliciting a documented quote for Sharp Industries equipment through Denver County, Colorado. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive lathe and mill package consisting of eight line items: two Sharp Industries LMV-42 Vertical Mills with CNC controls and readouts, two sets of R-8 collets, installation services for the mills, one Sharp Industries 1118H Lathe with 220V specifications, one Acu-Rite 2035S Digital Readout (DRO), factory installation of the DRO, installation of the lathe, and shipping to the distribution center in Denver. All equipment must be new, current-model Sharp Industries equipment shipped in original manufacturer packaging with manufacturer warranties included, with no substitutions or alternative brands permitted. The quote submission deadline is April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with responses accepted via email to Ken Kasparek or through the BidNet electronic submission system. The resulting purchase order will be effective from the date of award through June 30, 2026, with quoted costs remaining firm for 90 days from the quote due date and awarded costs firm through the purchase order expiration. Cost is the primary evaluation factor, though AHEC reserves the right to evaluate vendor appropriateness, completeness of response, and delivery and installation schedules. All shipping costs must be included in the quote with F.O.B. Destination delivery to 1201 5th Street, Denver, Colorado 80204 with prepaid surface freight.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are outlined in the solicitation documentation. Vendors must submit a completed W-9 form, provide a Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.), and demonstrate responsibility through requested information while complying with Colorado state requirements including sex offender registration laws and PERA notification obligations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. AHEC intends to make an award to one vendor capable of fulfilling these anticipated needs and reserves the right to reject all quotes, cancel the solicitation, or make multiple awards if deemed in the best interest of MSU Denver. The solicitation document does not specify an estimated contract value or budget range for this procurement.