AHEC 27801-D

The Auraria Higher Education Center is soliciting bids for welding metal supplies to support the Community College of Denver's Advanced Manufacturing Center Welding Pathway program under solicitation number AHEC-27801-D. This solicitation, posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026, is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 423510 and requires proposals to be submitted via BidNet or email to Jennifer Winne at jennifer.winne@ahec.edu. The scope includes the supply of specific metal materials such as Carbon Steel ASTM A36 in various flat and tube configurations, Aluminum 505 H32 flat bar, and Stainless Steel 304 with a 2B finish, all required to maintain a 1/32-inch dimensional tolerance and delivered new and in current model. Vendors must provide material composition sheets upon request within five calendar days, and all pricing must be firm for the initial term and include shipping, cutting, and any applicable rush order fees. Delivery must occur at the CCD AMC location at 2570 31st Street, Denver, CO, 80216 during business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with standard orders fulfilled within five CCD business days and rush orders within two. The contract term runs through June 30, 2027, with an option for up to four additional one-year renewals, for which pricing must be submitted by May 1st of each renewal year. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management with an active Unique Entity ID, comply with federal and state socioeconomic requirements including SDVOSB certification, and provide documentation affirming independent price determination. The award will be made to the most advantageous responder based primarily on fair and reasonable pricing, with the State retaining the authority to negotiate for clarification or improvement without altering mandatory solicitation requirements. Additional requirements include compliance with federal and state regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, Anti-Kickback Act, Uniform Guidance, and Colorado statutes related to equal employment opportunity, accessibility, and debarment. Vendors must also provide Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials, carry workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance, adhere to OSHA standards, and ensure confidentiality of any accessed state information. All proposals must include a cover letter detailing company qualifications