230550 - Fortus 450mc 3D Printer

RDP centre for Innovation in Manufacturing-Technology Access Centre plans to procure a specialty 3D printer.

The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) hereby provides notice of its intention to enter into a direct award agreement with Javelin Technologies Inc., a Stratasys authorized partner, to procure a Fortus 450mc 3D printer. The 3D printer is required to be purchased and delivered to the RDP Campus on or before March 31, 2023. The selection of the Fortus 450mc 3D printer will allow for continuity and standardization of use across the campus. As RDP endeavors to simplify and standardize the learning experience for faculty and students, the goal has been to deploy reliable and consistent equipment which will reduce both ongoing training and classroom support needs as well as reduce the number of service calls. Also, reduce the duplication of costs for the purchase of materials.

3D printer requirements and capabilities:

1. New equipment via authorized resellers only, no used or refurbished equipment
2. Build envelope: 16 x 14 x 16 inches
3. System footprint: 40 x 55 inches
4. ISO 9001:2015 Certified and AS9100:2016 Certified
5. CSA certification or equivalent
6. Support structures are made from a soluble material
7. Maintain RDP’s current selection of material: ABS (varying grades and colours), ASA, Nylon, Ultem, PC, and PC-ABS

RDP proposes to award direct award procurement to Javelin for the above stated reasons.

All questions related to this notice must be addressed to the RDP Contact before the Question Deadline. Vendors who wish to object to this decision should submit their objections via email to purchasing@rdpolytech.ca on or before the Submission Deadline. Objection letters must present specific reasons for their objection and clearly outline the vendor’s ability to offer the same or exceed the specifications outlined above.

RDP does not guarantee that any solicitation will occur for this procurement but reserves the right to solicit proposals.