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Solicitation number
DQ 27-196274 MS
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Colorado

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This is a Documented Quote solicitation issued by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for noxious weed mitigation services in Region 1, maintenance Section 9. CDOT seeks qualified contractors to manage noxious weeds in compliance with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act by eradicating Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) A-listed species, eliminating county-identified A and B-listed species, and containing county-identified B and C-listed species on CDOT rights of way. Additionally, contractors must address other vegetation management needs to prevent and reduce fire hazard risks associated with invasive species such as Kochia and winter annual grasses. Written inquiries must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on July 29, 2026, with responses published by 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2026. All price list submissions are due by 2:00 p.m. on August 6, 2026. Award notification is estimated for the week of August 10, 2026, with a desired contract start date the same week. The contract term is one initial award year through June 30, 2027, with four optional renewal years. The solicitation is published on BidNet Direct, and all submissions must include the completed initial page, vendor response signature page, and Appendix A price list.

Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract duration and be all-inclusive of all fees, delivery, and shipping costs. Respondents must complete the entire price list, including all extension years, to be considered responsive. Only locations where vendors can provide services should receive pricing. Award will be made to the responsible respondent with the most advantageous price list submission, with price being the primary consideration. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) respondents receive a 3 percent preference on their quote price and must submit U.S. Small Business Administration certification documentation. Mandatory qualifications include a Colorado Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator License and Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator License in Category 109 (Industrial and Right-of-Way Weed Control), with Category 207 (Ornamental Pest Control) certification as applicable. Prior to contract execution, the awarded respondent must provide proof of good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State and an insurance certificate meeting State of Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions requirements. CDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may negotiate with respondents to clarify submissions or effect modifications.

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Documented Quote

DQ 27-196274 MS

Noxious Weed Mitigation

Offeror to answer and acknowledges by its signature below:

Confirm that you are aware that the award notice will be published on CDOT website: ☐ Yes

My company is registered on BidNet, Direct: ☐ Yes / ☐ No

Registered with the Colorado Secretary of State: ☐ No / ☐ Yes, and #

Offeror proposes using Subcontractors for this project: ☐ Yes / ☐ No

Offeror has reviewed Modifications made to this DQ – list the Modification # last reviewed:

If claiming SDVOSB (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) attach proof of certification: ☐ Yes / ☐ No

Vendor Response Signature Page

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VENDORS: See the solicitation document below for the response deadline and other response submission information and requirements.

Vendors responding to this solicitation must fill out this page in its entirety, sign and return with the vendor's response. This page must bear a physical or electronic signature, as electronic signature is defined in the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act", section 24-71.3-

102 (8), evincing an intent by the vendor to be bound by its response. Failure to do so may disqualify the vendor response.

The undersigned understands and agrees that misrepresentation made in this response and/or subsequent discussions or information presented to the State may be deemed sufficient cause for the refusal by the State to execute a contract as a result, and that that later discovery of any omission or misrepresentation made in the solicitation response and/or subsequent discussions or information presented to the State may be grounds for the cancellation of an existing contract.

LEGAL COMPANY NAME (OFFEROR)

VENDOR INSERT: ___________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

By: Name of Authorized Person Signing for Contractor

TYPED/PRINTED NAME

VENDOR INSERT:

TITLE

VENDOR INSERT:

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

ADDITIONAL POINT OF CONTACT -

CONTACT FOR CLARIFICATIONS:

TITLE:

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

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Please read this solicitation thoroughly before responding. Illegible responses may be rejected as non-responsive.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or parts thereof, and to waive informalities or irregularities. By submission of a proposal, the proposer agrees to the State of Colorado terms and conditions.

By submission of a proposal, bid and/or quote, proposer agrees as follows:

· Except as replaced, modified, or supplemented by CDOT for this solicitation, all items in the State of Colorado Solicitation Instructions/Terms and Conditions are considered part of, and are incorporated by reference into this document.

· Proposer testifies that bid prices were arrived at independently and there was no collusion involved.

· The Bidder/Proposer/Vendor guarantees to the State that they understand and agree to the State of Colorado Terms and Conditions for this solicitation and that they will not default from performance by virtue of a mistake or misunderstanding. Proposers shall seek clarification from CDOT of any specifications, terms and/or conditions that they determine to be unclear.

The failure of a proposer to seek clarification may be deemed a waiver of any such clarification.

· Pursuant to CRS 24-30-202.4 (as amended), the state controller may withhold debts owed to state agencies under the vendor offset intercept system for: (a) unpaid child support debt or child support arrearages; (b) unpaid balance of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in Article 22, Title 39, CRS;

(c) unpaid loans due to the student loan division of the Colorado Division of

Higher Education; (d) owed amounts required to be paid to the unemployment compensation fund; and (e) other unpaid debts owing to the state or any agency thereof, the amount of which is found to be owing as a result of final agency determination or reduced to judgment as certified by the controller.

https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/central-contracts-unit/purchase-order-terms-conditions/state-of-colorado-purchase-order-terms

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SOLICITATION INFORMATION

A. Introduction

B. Background, Overview and Goals

C. Anticipated Term

D. Schedule of Activities

E. Procurement Point of Contact

F. Respondent Inquiries

2. REQUIREMENTS

A. Accessibility Requirements

B. Insurance Requirements

C. Mandatory/Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

3. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

4. QUOTE SUBMISSION INFORMATION

A. Quote Submission Instructions

B. Timeliness of Quote Submission

C. Quote Format and Content

D. Pricing

5. AWARD

A. Basis for Award (See Procurement Rule R-24-103-204-01)

B. Negotiations

C. Single Quote

D. Notice of Award

E. Documents After Award

6. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

A. BidNet Direct

B. Cooperative Purchasing

C. Modifications and/or Supplemental Information to the Solicitation

D. Solicitation Cancellation and/or Rejection of Quotes

E. Modifications or Withdrawal of Quotes

F. Mistake and Minor Informalities in Respondent Quotes

G. News Releases and Announcements

H. Not a Legally Binding Offer

I. Respondent Quote Content

J. Quote Response Material Ownership

K. Certification of Independent Price Determination

L. Submission of Confidential or Proprietary Information

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M. Modifications to the State Contract

N. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

O. Protested Solicitations and Awards

P. Performance Outside of Colorado

Q. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) (ref. §24-103-905, C.R.S., et seq

R. Vendor Assistance

List of Solicitation Appendices:

Appendix A - Noxious Weed Mitigation Price List

Appendix B - CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement Template

Appendix C - Statement of Work

Appendix D - Master Copy of Applicator Spray Log - Template

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SOLICITATION INFORMATION

A. Introduction

On behalf of the State of Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation

(CDOT) is issuing this Documented Quote for Noxious Weed Mitigation services.

B. Background, Overview and Goals

The Colorado Noxious Weed Act was first adopted in 1990 and later revised in

2003. The law mandates that all landowners in Colorado control certain noxious weeds that threaten the state’s environment and economy. CDOT is a large landowner, and the spread of noxious weeds can largely be attributed to the movement of seed and plant parts on motor vehicles, also, noxious weeds are an increasing maintenance problem on highway ROW in this state, causing loss of native species, erosion, and increased fire risk This service is needed in Region 1, maintenance Section 9 because we do not have trained and specialized personnel.

See Appendix C for full scope of required services.

C. Anticipated Term

i. The anticipated term of the Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase

Agreement resulting from the award of this solicitation is one(1) initial award year and four(4) optional award years. Initial award year will be from the date of issuance through 6/30/2027.

ii. The State is not responsible for any goods delivered or services performed by the awarded Respondent without a State issued Contract or CDOT

Cooperative Purchase Agreement.

D. Schedule of Activities

i. This Schedule of Activities is for information and planning purposes only.

Schedules for Activities listed as “Estimated” may be subject to change

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(MT), as adjusted for daylight savings.

a. The date of publication for this solicitation on BidNet Direct is July 24, 2026.

b. Written inquiries must be submitted to BidNet Direct no later than

2:00pm July 29, 2026.

c. The estimated date for the State’s responses to vendors’ written inquiries to be published on BidNet Direct is 2:00pm July 30, 2026.

d. All quotes must be submitted in the method described below no later than 2:00pm, August 6, 2026.

e. The estimated date for award selection and notification is the week of

August 10, 2026 .

f. The desired Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement start date is the week of August 10, 2026.

E. Procurement Point of Contact

i. The State’s sole point of contact for this solicitation is Michael

Stroud,Purchasing Agent, who may be reached via email at michael.stroud@state.co.us.

F. Respondent Inquiries

i. Respondents may submit written inquiries via BidNet.com concerning this solicitation to obtain clarifications. The State, in its sole discretion, may or may not accept inquiries received after the date and time indicated on the

Schedule of Activities.

ii. Send all inquiries through the BidNet Direct platform. Inquiries should be clearly marked with the solicitation number and title. Where appropriate, http://bidnet.com/

DQ 27-196274 MS Noxious Weed Mitigation 6 of 16 inquiries should include references to any relevant Section and paragraph of the solicitation.

iii. Responses to Respondent inquiries will be published on BidNet.com collectively, as an amendment to the solicitation. Respondents shall not rely on any verbal statements that alter any specification or other term or condition of the solicitation. Such changes are valid only if provided in writing by the Procurement Contact.

2. REQUIREMENTS

A. Accessibility Requirements

All work performed as a result of this solicitation must comply with all applicable provisions of §§24-85-101, C.R.S., et seq., 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.

B. Insurance Requirements

The awarded Respondent will be required to submit a certificate(s) of insurance evidencing insurance coverage for the types and amounts of insurance as required by the Insurance provision in the State of Colorado Purchase Order Terms and

Conditions, prior to execution of the CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement.

C. Mandatory Qualifications

i. Vendor must complete the checkbox questionnaire on the first page of this solicitation and the Vendor Response Signature page.

ii. Provide a list of Key Personnel including a Project Manager/Supervisor that will work on this project.

http://bidnet.com/ https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/central-contracts-unit/purchase-order-terms-conditions/state-of-colorado-purchase-order-terms https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/central-contracts-unit/purchase-order-terms-conditions/state-of-colorado-purchase-order-terms https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/central-contracts-unit/purchase-order-terms-conditions/state-of-colorado-purchase-order-terms https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/central-contracts-unit/purchase-order-terms-conditions/state-of-colorado-purchase-order-terms

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iii. Personnel must submit proof of Colorado Department of Agriculture

Commercial Applicator License, Qualified Supervisor (QS) Pesticide

Applicator License in Category 109: Industrial and Right-of-Way Weed

Control, and as applicable, a QS Pesticide Applicator License in Category

207: Ornamental Pest Control.

3. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

i. Manage noxious weeds to meet CDOT’s obligations under the Colorado

Noxious Weed Act of eradicating Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) A listed species located on CDOT rights of way (ROW), eliminating County identified A & B listed species located on CDOT ROW, and containing County identified B and C listed species, by way of suppression, located on CDOT

ROW (see attached county containment lists). Also, to address other vegetation management needs to prevent and or reduce fire hazard risks associated with invasive species such as Kochia, and other winter annual grasses that are not listed as noxious by the CDA.

See Appendix C - Statement of Work for full scope and details of service.

4. PRICE LIST SUBMISSION INFORMATION

A. Price List Submission Instructions

i. Respondents shall submit the Appendix A - Noxious Weed Mitigation Price List via BidNet.com.

ii. Appendix A - Noxious Weed Mitigation Price List should be included as one or more attachments of commonly accessible file types (e.g. Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, etc.).

B. Timeliness of Price List Submission

A submission received after the deadline may, at the sole discretion of the State, http://bidnet.com/

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C. Price List Format and Content

i. Response requires the return of completed documents below:

a. Initial Page of Solicitation

b. Vendor Response Signature Page.

c. Appendix A - Noxious Weed Mitigation Price List

D. Pricing

i. Proposed pricing must remain firm during the entire duration of the award.

ii. Pricing must be all-inclusive, including, but not limited to, any fees associated with the delivery of goods or services, including, but not limited to, shipping and installation.

iii. Vendor must complete Appendix A - Noxious Weed Mitigation Price List in its entirety, including all extension years, to be considered a responsive bidding vendor.

iv. Only provide pricing to the locations where you can provide services.

5. AWARD

A. Basis for Award (See Procurement Rule R-24-103-204-01)

i. This solicitation and the resulting Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase

Agreement will be awarded to the responsible Respondent whose acceptable

Price List submission is determined to be the most advantageous to the State, with price/cost being the primary consideration. Other considerations may include, but are not limited to, sample quality, and lead time for delivery.

ii. “Acceptable” means that the goods or services submitted in the Respondent’s submission will meet the state’s needs, and that the price is fair and

DQ 27-196274 MS Noxious Weed Mitigation 9 of 16 reasonable. The determination of whether a Respondent’s submission is acceptable is solely within the State’s discretion.

B. Negotiations

The State may negotiate with any Respondent to clarify the Respondent’s submission or to effect modifications that will make the submission Acceptable or more advantageous to the State; however, any requirements identified in this solicitation may not be negotiated. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-103-204-

01(d).

C. Single Submission

If only one submission is received in response to this solicitation, an award may be made to the single Respondent if the procurement official finds that the price submitted is fair and reasonable and that other prospective Respondents had reasonable opportunity to respond to the solicitation. If the price submitted is not fair and reasonable and there is not adequate time for re-solicitation, the procurement official may enter into competitive negotiations in accordance with

Procurement Rule R-24-103-208-02.

D. Notice of Award

A notice of the intent to award will be announced on BidNet Direct.

E. Documents After Award

Prior to Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement execution, the awarded Respondent must provide the State with proof of Good Standing with the

Colorado Secretary of State and an insurance certificate documenting coverage as required by the Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement.

6. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

A. BidNet Direct

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i. This solicitation is being published on BidNet Direct, so that Offerors who have an interest may submit a proposal in accordance with the terms of this solicitation.

a. Vendors can self-register for this system free of charge. Vendors are encouraged but not required to register prior to or at the time they submit their response. The State also recommends that interested vendors check BidNet Direct on a regular basis throughout this solicitation process.

B. Cooperative Purchasing

In accordance with §24-110-201, C.R.S., and all applicable regulations, the award under this solicitation will be for one or more cooperative purchasing agreements available for use by the contracting state agency, other state agencies, state institutions of higher education, political subdivisions (e.g., cities, counties, schools) and eligible non-profit entities (certified pursuant to §24-110-207.5

C.R.S.) under the terms, conditions and rates set forth in the Contract. Each agency or entity ordering goods or services under the Contract will be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with its orders.

C. Modifications and/or Supplemental Information to the Solicitation

i. Any modifications, amendments or supplemental information to the solicitation will be published on BidNet Direct. A modification notice will be published on BidNet Direct in the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this solicitation.

ii. It is the Respondent’s sole responsibility to check BidNet Direct on a regular basis, prior to the submission deadline, as this is the primary means for http://www.bidnetdirect.com/ http://www.bidnetdirect.com/ http://www.bidnetdirect.com/ http://www.bidnetdirect.com/

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D. Solicitation Cancellation and/or Rejection of Submission

i. In accordance with §24-103-301, C.R.S., and the related Procurement Rules, the State may cancel this solicitation, or any and all submissions may be rejected in whole or in part, without penalty, at any time before a Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement is executed, when it is in the best interest of the State. The reason and documentation supporting the decision to cancel the solicitation or reject submission(s) shall remain confidential for the lesser of six months or until a Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase

Agreement is awarded by the State. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-101-

401-05.

ii. If the solicitation is canceled after submissions are received, the submissions that have been opened shall be retained in the procurement record, or if unopened, they will be disposed of, or returned to the Respondent upon request at the Respondents’ expense.

E. Modifications or Withdrawal of Submissions

A Respondent may modify or withdraw its submission by written notice to the

Procurement Contact prior to the established submission deadline. Withdrawal of a

Respondent’s submission following the submission deadline and prior to award, may be allowed, at the State’s discretion. Withdrawal of a Respondent’s submission after award is not allowed. Reference Procurement Rules R-24-103-201-

08 and R-24-103-201-09.

F. Mistake and Minor Informalities in Respondent Submissions

In certain circumstances, a Respondent may correct a mistake(s) in its submission and/or the State may waive minor informalities. Reference Procurement Rule R-

24-103-201-08.

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G. News Releases and Announcements

Respondents shall not issue any news releases, communications or announcements of any kind pertaining to this solicitation, without prior written approval by the

State.

H. Not a Legally Binding Offer

Neither this solicitation nor a Respondent’s submission in response to this solicitation constitute a legally binding offer. Reference Procurement Rule R- 24-

103-204-01(b).

I. Respondent Submission Content

The contents of the submission of the awarded Respondent and any modifications to the submission negotiated by the State included in the resulting Contract or

CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement will become contractual obligations.

Failure of the awarded Respondent to accept these obligations may result in cancellation of the award to that Respondent.

J. Submission Response Material Ownership

All material submitted in response to this solicitation becomes property of the

State.

K. Certification of Independent Price Determination

By submitting response submission documents, the Respondent certifies that the prices and other terms in the submission have been arrived at independently without any consultation, communication, agreement with, or knowledge of the contents of the submission by any other competing Respondent. For purposes of this paragraph, "consultation, communication, agreement with, or knowledge" does not include knowledge of prices or terms gained through availability of established price lists or catalogues made available to the public by the competing

Respondents. No attempt has been made or will be made by the Respondent to

DQ 27-196274 MS Noxious Weed Mitigation 13 of 16 induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a submission response for restricting competition. Reference §6-4-101, C.R.S., et seq., (Colorado

Antitrust Act of 1992) as amended.

L. Submission of Confidential or Proprietary Information

i. The State of Colorado is subject to the requirements of §24-72-200.1, C.R.S., et seq., Colorado Open Records Act.

ii. A Respondent may submit, as a part of its submission, a written request for classification of certain portions of the submission as a trade secret or other confidential or proprietary information. Material for which the Respondent is requesting confidentiality shall be readily identifiable and separated from other portions of the Quote to facilitate public inspection of the non-confidential portion of the Quote. Commingling of confidential and non-confidential information is not acceptable. Neither price information nor any information that will be included in a resulting Contract or purchase order will be considered confidential.

iii. The Respondent must include the rationale for any request to classify portions as a trade secret or confidential or proprietary, including references to the authority that allows for such treatment.

iv. A complete redacted Quote response should also be included along with an unredacted Quote and confidentiality justification.

v. In no event shall an entire Quote be classified as confidential. The

Procurement Official or his or her designee shall determine if the information identified in the Respondent’s request is exempt from disclosure in accordance with §24-72-204, C.R.S., and shall inform the Respondent in writing of his or her determination. If the Respondent does not agree with the determination, the Respondent may protest the determination in

DQ 27-196274 MS Noxious Weed Mitigation 14 of 16 accordance with article 109 of the Colorado Procurement Code and the terms of this solicitation. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-101-401-03.

vi. Any additional Respondent information, which may be part of the evaluation/negotiation process and for which a Respondent claims confidentiality, is subject to the same requirements and processes identified above.

M. Modifications to the State Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement.

i. A draft Contract and/or the State Purchase Order terms and conditions is listed at the link below:

https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/central-contracts-unit/purchase-order-terms-conditions/state-of-colorado-purchase-order-terms

ii. Respondents are instructed to review the attached draft Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement and submit any proposed modifications or redlines with their Quote. The decision to reject, accept, or further negotiate any requested changes will be at State’s discretion. If a Respondent normally seeks counsel on Contract terms, they are advised to do so before submitting a Quote in response to this solicitation.

iii. In the event that a Respondent’s requested modifications violate State law, regulation, or policy, or would otherwise not be justifiable as being in the best interest of the State, the State may make a determination that a Respondent’s Quote is no longer acceptable and therefore ineligible for award. The section of the Contract identified as the Colorado Special Provisions are considered non-negotiable.

N. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

i. The Respondent must disclose in its Quote any potential or actual conflict of interest in connection with a response to this solicitation. A conflict of interest may include, but is not limited to, access to any non-public information by the Respondent regarding the solicitation or its subject matter.

ii. The Respondent acknowledges that even the appearance of a conflict of interest may be harmful to the State’s interests. The Respondent shall disclose in its Quote whether there currently is, or potentially could be, the appearance of a conflict of interest regarding this solicitation, its staff, any proposed subcontractors or partners, or any related business with the State.

https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/central-contracts-unit/purchase-order-terms-conditions/state-of-colorado-purchase-order-terms https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/central-contracts-unit/purchase-order-terms-conditions/state-of-colorado-purchase-order-terms

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iii. Requirements set forth in this Section are continuing requirements throughout the solicitation process and, for the awarded Respondent, the Contract or Purchase Order term, including any extensions. Reference §24-18- 201, C.R.S., et seq. (Proscribed Acts Related to Contracts and Claims); §24- 50-507, C.R.S.(Conflict of Interest); §18-8-301, C.R.S., et seq. (Bribery and Corrupt Influence); §18-8-401, C.R.S., et seq. (Abuse of Public Office); §6-4- 101, C.R.S., et seq., (Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992); §24-109-105, C.R.S .(Debarment and Suspension); and Procurement Rule R-24-101-107-01 (Ethics).

O. Protested Solicitations and Awards

An aggrieved party may file a protest concerning a Material Issue(s), at any phase of solicitation, including but not limited to, specifications, award or a disclosure of information marked confidential in the Quote. “Material issue” means a nontrivial defect in the solicitation or award that would prejudice the outcome of the procurement. The presence of multiple nonmaterial issues in a solicitation or award does not constitute a material issue unless the aggrieved party can establish that those nonmaterial issues together would prejudice the outcome of the procurement.” The protest shall be submitted to the CDOT Procurement Official within three (3) business days after such aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto. Reference §24-109-102, C.R.S., as amended, and Procurement Rule R-24-109-102-01, et seq. Protests should be submitted via email to Ryan Yarrow at ryan.yarrow@state.co.us.

P. Performance Outside of Colorado

Awarded Respondent, per Section 24-102-206, C.R.S., prior to contracting shall disclose in a written statement whether it anticipates performing or subcontracting any services under the contract, where such subcontracted services will be performed under the contract, including any subcontracts, and whether any subcontracted services under the contract or any subcontracts are anticipated to be performed outside the United States or the state. If the prospective vendor anticipates services under the contract or any subcontracts will be performed

DQ 27-196274 MS Noxious Weed Mitigation 16 of 16 outside the United States or the state, the vendor shall provide in its written statement a provision setting forth why it is necessary or advantageous to go outside the United States or the state to perform the contract or any subcontracts.

Q. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) (ref. §24-103-905, C.R.S., et seq

i. SDVOSB Respondents must submit documentation of certification issued through the U.S. Small Business Administration in their Quote. §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 United States Small

Business Administration.

ii. Verified SDVOSB Offerors shall receive a preference of 3% on their Quote.

This preference applies only to the Quote price, and the SDVOSB Respondent must still meet all other requirements of this solicitation.

R. Vendor Assistance

Any vendors needing support responding to solicitations may contact the Colorado

Supplier Diversity Navigator at the Statewide Equity Office of Supplier Diversity.

Services provided include assistance with responding to solicitations, interpretation of solicitation documents, technical assistance referrals, availability of resources, construction bond assistance through the Construction Statewide

Bond Assistance Program, and free business directory listings and verifications through the Colorado Supplier Diversity Directory. The office can be reached during normal business hours by calling 303-866-5765 or emailing DPA_SupplierDiversityHelp@state.co.us.

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List of Solicitation Appendices:
Appendix A - Noxious Weed Mitigation Price List
SOLICITATION INFORMATION
A. Introduction
B. Background, Overview and Goals
C. Anticipated Term
D. Schedule of Activities
E. Procurement Point of Contact
F. Respondent Inquiries
2. REQUIREMENTS
A. Accessibility Requirements
B. Insurance Requirements
C. Mandatory Qualifications
3. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS
4. PRICE LIST SUBMISSION INFORMATION
A. Price List Submission Instructions
B. Timeliness of Price List Submission
C. Price List Format and Content
D. Pricing
5. AWARD
A. Basis for Award (See Procurement Rule R-24-103-204-01)
B. Negotiations
C. Single Submission
D. Notice of Award
E. Documents After Award
6. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
A. BidNet Direct
C. Modifications and/or Supplemental Information to the Solicitation
D. Solicitation Cancellation and/or Rejection of Submission
E. Modifications or Withdrawal of Submissions
F. Mistake and Minor Informalities in Respondent Submissions
G. News Releases and Announcements
H. Not a Legally Binding Offer
I. Respondent Submission Content
J. Submission Response Material Ownership
K. Certification of Independent Price Determination
L. Submission of Confidential or Proprietary Information
M. Modifications to the State Contract or CDOT Cooperative Purchase Agreement.
N. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
O. Protested Solicitations and Awards
P. Performance Outside of Colorado
Q. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) (ref. §24-103-905, C.R.S., et seq
R. Vendor Assistance
Confirm that you are aware that the award notice will be published on CDOT website: Off
My company is registered on BidNet Direct: Off
Yes: Off
Registered with the Colorado Secretary of State: Off
No: Off
Offeror proposes using Subcontractors for this project: Off
Yes_2: Off
certification: Off
Yes_3: Off
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