DOL AME Grant RFPs Manufacturing Lab Equipment Pre-Award Webinar July 25, 2013

Presentation Overview RFP Information Vendor Requirements RFP Submission Questions After Presentation Submit in Writing Questions and Answers Posted on Website

RFP Information Website: Eleven RFP’s All are identical EXCEPT Section 3, Vendor Requirements, which starts on Page 8 of each RFP DOL AME Grant Consortium Central Lakes College Pine Technical College St. Cloud Technical and Community College 360 Center of Excellence in Manufacturing and Applied Engineering

RFP Information Important Dates Questions Due by 11 AM CST on Friday, July 26 Answers Posted by 4 PM CST on Monday, July 29 Proposals Due by 2 PM CST on Tuesday, August 6

RFP Information General Selection Criteria Understanding of issues, project objectives, and expectations. Quality and completeness of the response strategy in relation to the objectives. Availability of the respondent to meet the timeline required to complete the work. Quality and experience of the vendor proposed for this evaluation. Cost effectiveness. Previous customer equipment installations and references.

RFP Information Scoring Criteria Cost (25%) Work Plan, including Meeting Equipment Specifications, Delivery and Installation Timeline, and Service and Training Support (20%) Applicability for Teaching and Training in Advanced Manufacturing Programs of Study (20%) Compatibility with Existing Equipment and Adherence to Space and Facility Requirements (20%) References from Previous Colleges and Companies with Similar Equipment Installations and Personnel Qualifications of Individual(s) Responsible for Implementation of this Proposal (15%)

Vendor Requirements Equipment Must Be Fully Compliant with Local, State, and Federal Codes Proposals Must Include Shipping, Installation, and Instructor / Operator Training

Vendor Requirements New or Used Equipment Is An Option For Used Equipment Late Model Good Condition Current Technology Warranty Required  Warranty and Service / Maintenance Contract Terms Must Be Included for New and Used

Vendor Requirements Vendor May Provide Proposals on Individual Items in RFP; It Is Not Required to Include Entire Package of a Given RFP Vendor May Have Limited Quantities Available Vendor May Have a Lesser Number of Qualified Used Equipment Vendor May Only Sell Certain Items For Example, Robots Are Included as Part of Several RFP’s (Welding, Plastics)

Vendor Requirements Specify Any Quantity Discounts For Example, Up to 8 Units Requested Price for 1 Price for 4 or More

Vendor Requirements Variations from Specifications Must Be Noted and Outlined Explain How Product Meets Performance Requirements Give Details on Advantages

Vendor Requirements Quantities May Vary and Are Subject to Fund Availability and Overall Compatibility of Plan Consortium Will Make Decisions Based on Support of DOL AME Grant Objectives

RFP Submission Submission Details: Section VI, RFP Responses Pricing and Terms Must Be Valid for 90 Days No Purchases without DOL Approval

Questions? Submit in Writing

Thank you! Submission Deadline August 2 PM CST