Universal Laser Equipment & Air Filtration/Fume Extractor

Auburn University's Procurement and Business Services is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) for Universal Laser Equipment and Air Filtration/Fume Extractor, identified as bid AU-2021-0000123. The procurement involves six specific product line items: a Universal Laser VLS 3.60 DT Desktop Laser System, Laser Cartridge, Lens Kit, Downdraft Cutting Table, Air Assist Cone, and a BOFA Advantage Base 1 Oracle, with two units requested for each item. The bid was opened on December 8, 2020, and closed on December 16, 2020, with a sealed bid deadline of 10:30 AM CST. Bidders must submit a completed and notarized Vendor Disclosure Statement and potentially provide E-Verify documentation. The commodity is classified under code 41115307 for Lasers and Laser Sources. Evaluation criteria include compliance with Alabama state bid laws, federal immigration laws, and the ability to meet technical specifications for the laser equipment and air filtration systems.

The procurement emphasizes support for Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business (SB & SDB) suppliers, requiring contractors to make efforts to utilize such enterprises during contract performance. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, with the potential for the contract to be made available to other eligible entities including Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Non-compliance with federal immigration laws or state regulations could result in contract nullification. While no specific award value is mentioned in the provided documentation, the bid involves the procurement of multiple units of sophisticated laser and air filtration equipment. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with legal requirements, and a commitment to supporting small and disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract may have broader implications for multiple educational and research institutions within the Alabama university system.