1. Exhibit A - Statement of Work, Offeror Response.pdf

EXHIBIT A (Complete and Return) STATEMENT OF WORK and OFFEROR QUESTIONS

Colorado Department of Corrections RFP 2027000069

1. STATEMENT OF WORK

This section describes the deliverables sought through this RFP and the scope of what the awarded Offeror will be expected to offer. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is strictly to establish a pre-qualified vendor list for future business opportunities. No immediate contracts or purchase orders will be issued because of this solicitation. Purchase orders will only be executed following subsequent, project-specific Requests for Quotes (RFQ).

NOTE: The awards for the RFQ’s will be given to the lowest responsible and responsive Offeror whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this solicitation to include delivery/lead timeframes. If you do not respond to this RFP and do not have approved items, you cannot respond to future RFQ for these goods.

A. Mandatory Requirements

i. Accessibility Requirements - All work performed as a result of this solicitation must comply with all applicable provisions of §24-85-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Office of Information Technology pursuant to §24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S. and 3) all State of Colorado technology standards related to technology accessibility and with Level AA of the most current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), incorporated in the State of Colorado technology standards.

ii. Insurance Requirements - The awarded Offeror will be required to submit a certificate(s) of insurance evidencing insurance coverage for, at minimum, the types and amounts of insurance as required by the Insurance provision in the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, included in this solicitation as Attachment 1, prior to execution of the Purchase Order. Attachment 2 has information to determine what insurance will be needed for this solicitation

2. PRICING

B. Pricing on the future RFQ’s must include any fees associated with the delivery of goods including, but not limited to, shipping and fuel charges.

C. Please check the boxes next to the items you can provide for future RFQ’s on Product List

Exhibit D.

3. DELIVERY AND SPECIFICATIONS (FOR FUTURE RFQ’S)

A. In certain instances, the Metal Shop may require supplied metal products to contain a minimum of 10% of post-consumer recycled content, in which case the Offeror must submit formal certification verifying compliance. If this is required, this will be stated in the RFQ.

B. Additional items can and may be added to future RFQ’s.

C. Offeror will need to provide information about where the metal is being manufactured/shipped from.

D. All items are to be F.O.B. Destination: Pricing will be considered all inclusive, no additional shipping, surcharges, or taxes will be paid. Offerors should take shipping costs into consideration when submitting a bid response to this solicitation.

E. Awarded vendors must be able to deliver to the Fremont Correctional Facility (FCF), located at 57500 East Hwy 50 & Evans Rd, Canon City, CO 81212. FCF is a level III medium-security facility.

F. Offeror will need to provide and adhere to delivery timeframes/lead times.

G. Notice Period: Supplier must provide a minimum of seven (7) calendar days' written notice to the sole point of contact listed in the RFP if unable to meet delivery schedules. Failure to provide timely notice will be deemed a non-delivery.

H. Performance Standards: Any failure to deliver (non-delivery) awarded goods or services on three (3) separate occasions within the agreed-upon timeframe or as specified may result in the Vendor being deemed a non-responsible Offeror, leading to disqualification from participating in all future solicitations for a period of three (3) years or indefinitely.

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4. VENDOR QUESTIONS (please provide response)

INFORMATION SOUGHT OFFEROR RESPONSE

Offeror name (company)

Number of years in business

Number of employees

Services Outside of Colorado or the United States. Offerors must disclose services performed outside of Colorado or the United States as required by C.R.S. §24-102-206. Please sign and return Exhibit E.

Secretary of State (SOS) registration. Before contract execution, the awarded Offeror must be registered to do business in the state of Colorado. If an Offeror is a foreign corporation (formed under a statute or common law in a jurisdiction other than Colorado) or other foreign entity transacting business in the state of Colorado, it shall warrant that it currently has obtained and shall maintain any applicable certificate of authority to transact business in the state of Colorado and has designated a registered agent in Colorado to accept service of process. Are you registered with Colorado SOS? YES or NO.

Is the Offeror a nonresident Offeror from a state that provides a bidding preference to Offerors from that state, YES or NO and what State.

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Reference §24-103-905, C.R.S., et. seq. SDVOSB Offerors must submit documentation of certification issued through the U.S. Department of veteran’s affairs in their Proposal. §24-103-905 C.R.S. sets a SDVOSB goal of at least 3% of all contracts by dollar value be awarded to SDVOSBs who must be incorporated or organized in Colorado, or they must maintain a place of business or have an office in Colorado and must be officially registered and verified as a SDVOSB by the Center for Verification and Evaluation within the United States department of veteran’s affairs. Are you a Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business? Yes or No. If you answered “Yes” please submit documentation of certification with your proposal.

Offeror must affirm agreement with the PO Terms and Conditions. If not in agreement, written exceptions in accordance with Section 9.R.v of the RFP (Attachment 1) Any changes must be provided with Offeror’s Bid. Please confirm YES or NO

INFORMATION SOUGHT OFFEROR RESPONSE

Please confirm that your proposal is fully compliant with Section 13.C Accessibility Requirement of the RFP or Section 1.A.i of this Statement of Work. YES or NO

Have you spoken with anyone other than the Sole Point of Contact listed in this RFP? YES or NO

Within the last 5 years, has your company (or any affiliates) defaulted on a Purchase order or Contract or had a Purchase Order or Contract terminated for cause? If yes, provide the date, contracting entity, type of contract, and details about the termination or default.

Has your company (or any affiliates) been a party to litigation against the State of Colorado? If the answer is Yes, then state the date of initial filing, case name and court number, and jurisdiction.

State of CO debt/tax payment. I certify that all applicable state of Colorado taxes are paid, and that no outstanding debt is owed to the state of Colorado. Please Confirm YES or NO

Does your company use Subcontractors? YES or NO

QUESTIONS YES NO

Did Offeror Return Exhibit A?

Did Offeror Return Exhibit B?

Did Offeror Return Exhibit C?

Did Offeror Return Exhibit D?

Did Offeror Return Exhibit E?

Did Offeror Return Exhibit F?