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This is a Documented Quote Solicitation issued by Otero College, a Colorado state institution, for comprehensive athletic training services to support its intercollegiate athletics program. The solicitation seeks a qualified athletic training services provider to deliver injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management for student-athletes in collaboration with the Athletic Director, coaching staff, and other healthcare providers. Required services include coverage for practices, competitions, and other athletic activities, with availability for evening and weekend events as needed. The solicitation was published on July 27, 2026, with a deadline for written inquiries on July 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM MT, and a quote submission deadline of July 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM MT. Award notification is estimated for July 31, 2026. The contract term is anticipated to begin on or about August 1, 2026, and continue through May 31, 2027, with the College reserving the right to renew or extend the agreement for additional periods subject to satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and funding availability.
Respondents must submit pricing as a single annual fixed price that includes all labor, personnel costs, supervision, travel expenses, equipment and supplies furnished by the contractor, insurance, overhead, and administrative expenses associated with providing athletic training services. Minimum qualifications require legal authorization to conduct business in Colorado; personnel holding current Board of Certification (BOC) certification, Colorado Athletic Trainer licenses, and current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications; experience providing athletic training services to organized athletic programs preferably at the collegiate or secondary education level; and maintenance of professional liability insurance and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Award will be made to the responsible respondent whose acceptable quote is determined to be most advantageous to the State, with price being the primary consideration. Respondents must submit cover letters, company qualifications and experience documentation, personnel resumes and certifications, at least three professional references, completed pricing schedules, proof of insurance, and identification of any exceptions to solicitation requirements. All quotes must be submitted via email to Jennifer Johnston, Vice President for Finance and Operations at Jennifer.Johnston@otero.edu.
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Documented Quote
Solicitation Number: OC2027-01
Otero College Athletic Training Services 07-27-2026
Documented Quote Summary Sheet
The information found in this summary sheet is for reference purposes only. Vendors or other interested parties are cautioned to review the solicitation, including any later amendments, in its entirety and contact the listed Point of Contact with any questions.
Point of Contact- jENNIFER jOHNSTON, JENNIFER.JOHNSTON@OTERO.EDU Important Dates:
Publication Date- 7/27/2026 Deadline for Questions- 7/28/2026 BY 2:00 PM MT Quote Submission Deadline- 7/30/2026 – 3:00 PM MT Overview and Goals:
A. Otero College is seeking a qualified athletic training services provider to deliver comprehensive athletic training services for its intercollegiate athletics program. The selected contractor shall provide injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management for student-athletes while working collaboratively with the Athletic Director, coaching staff, and other healthcare providers. The goal of this solicitation is to establish a contract with a qualified provider capable of delivering high-quality athletic training services that promote student-athlete health and safety and support compliance with applicable professional standards and NJCAA requirements.
Requirements:
B. Respondents must be legally authorized to conduct business in the State of Colorado and demonstrate the ability to provide qualified athletic training services. Personnel assigned to perform the services must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and professional qualifications, including a current Colorado Athletic Trainer license, Board of Certification (BOC) certification, and current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Respondents must also meet all insurance, licensing, and other mandatory requirements identified in this solicitation.
Requested QUOTE Format:
Each Quote shall include, at a minimum, the following:
A cover letter signed by an authorized representative of the Respondent.
A description of the Respondent's qualifications and experience providing athletic training services.
Documentation demonstrating compliance with the Mandatory/Minimum Requirements identified in Section 2.C.
Resumes, licenses, and certifications of personnel proposed to provide services.
References for at least three (3) clients for whom similar services have been provided.
A completed pricing proposal as described in Section 4.D.
Any additional information the Respondent believes demonstrates its ability to successfully perform the required services.
QUOTE Submission Instructions:
C. Respondents shall submit Quotes via email to the Procurement Point of Contact identified above. The Quote submission email should include the subject line “Quote submission from (Insert Respondent Name) for 2027000034, Otero College Athletic Training Services Ensure all requested attachments are included A Quote received after the submission deadline may, at the sole discretion of the State, be rejected without further consideration.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| TABLE OF CONTENTS | 1 | |
| 1. | SOLICITATION INFORMATION | 3 |
| A. | Introduction | 3 |
| B. | Background, Overview and Goals | 3 |
| C. | Anticipated Term | 3 |
| D. | Schedule of Activities | 3 |
| E. | Procurement Point of Contact | 3 |
| F. | Respondent Inquiries | 4 |
| 2. | REQUIREMENTS | 4 |
| A. | Accessibility Requirements | 4 |
| B. | Insurance Requirements | 4 |
| C. | Mandatory/Minimum Requirements | 5 |
| 3. | SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS | 5 |
| 4. | QUOTE SUBMISSION INFORMATION | 5 |
| A. | Email Quote Submission Instructions | 5 |
| B. | Timeliness of Quote Submission | 5 |
| C. | Quote Format and Content | 5 |
| D. | Pricing | 5 |
| 5. | AWARD | 6 |
| A. | Basis for Award (See Procurement Rule R-24-103-204-01) | 6 |
| B. | Negotiations | 6 |
| C. | Single Quote | 6 |
| D. | Notice of Award | 6 |
| E. | Documents After Award | 6 |
| 6. | GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION | 7 |
| A. | Colorado Vendor Self Service | 7 |
| B. | Modifications and/or Supplemental Information to the Solicitation | 7 |
| C. | Solicitation Cancellation and/or Rejection of Quotes | 7 |
| D. | Modifications or Withdrawal of Quotes | 8 |
| E. | Mistake and Minor Informalities in Respondent Quotes | 8 |
| F. | News Releases and Announcements | 8 |
| G. | Not a Legally Binding Offer | 8 |
| H. | Respondent Quote Content | 8 |
| I. | Quote Response Material Ownership | 9 |
| J. | Certification of Independent Price Determination | 9 |
| K. | Submission of Confidential or Proprietary Information | 9 |
| L. | Modifications to the State Contract | 10 |
| M. | Ethics and Conflicts of Interest | 11 |
| N. | Protested Solicitations and Awards | 11 |
| O. | Performance Outside of Colorado | 12 |
| P. | Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) (ref. §24-103-905, C.R.S., et seq | 12 |
| Q. | Vendor Assistance | 13 |
1.
SOLICITATION INFORMATION
Introduction On behalf of the State of Colorado, Otero College is issuing this Documented Quote for Athletic Training Services to provide comprehensive athletic training services in support of its intercollegiate athletics program. The selected contractor shall provide qualified athletic training personnel to deliver injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management for student-athletes. Services shall be provided in collaboration with the Athletic Director, coaching staff, and other healthcare providers to promote the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes while supporting compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) requirements.
Background, Overview and Goals Otero College is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive athletic training services in support of its intercollegiate athletics program. The College is committed to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of its student-athletes by ensuring access to professional athletic training services during practices, competitions, and other athletic activities.
The selected contractor shall provide qualified athletic training personnel to deliver injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management for student-athletes participating in Otero College athletic programs. The contractor shall work collaboratively with the Athletic Director, coaching staff, and other healthcare providers to support the medical needs of student-athletes and assist in maintaining a safe athletic environment.
The goal of this solicitation is to establish a contract with a qualified athletic training services provider capable of delivering consistent, high-quality services that support student-athlete success, comply with applicable professional standards and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) requirements, and meet the operational needs of Otero College's Athletic Department.
Anticipated Term The anticipated term of the Contract or Purchase Order resulting from the award of this solicitation is expected to begin on or about August 1, 2026, or upon execution, whichever occurs later, and continue through May 31, 2027. The College reserves the right to renew or extend the agreement for additional periods, subject to satisfactory performance, mutual agreement of the parties, the availability of funding, and applicable State procurement requirements.
The State is not responsible for any goods delivered or services performed by the awarded Respondent without a State issued Contract or Purchase Order.
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 depending on the needs of the State. All times are stated in Mountain Time (MT), as adjusted for daylight savings.
The date of publication for this solicitation on Colorado VSS is July 27, 2026.
Written inquiries must be submitted to Jennifer Johnston, Jennifer.Johnston@otero.edu no later than 2:00 PM MT on July 28, 2026.
The estimated date for the State’s responses to vendors’ written inquires to be published on Colorado VSS is July 29, 2026.
All quotes must be submitted in the method described below no later than July 30, 2026 by 2:00 PM MT.
The estimated date for award selection and notification is July 31, 2026.
The desired Contract or Purchase Order start date is August 1, 2026.
Procurement Point of Contact
ii. The State’s sole point of contact for this solicitation is Jennifer Johnston, Vice President for Finance and Operations, who may be reached via email at Jennifer.Johnston@otero.edu, or via phone at 719-384-6841.
Respondent Inquiries
iii. Respondents may submit written inquires via email concerning this solicitation to obtain clarifications. The State, in its sole discretion, may or may not accept inquires received after the date and time indicated on the Schedule of Activities.
Send all inquiries to the Procurement Point of Contact listed above. Inquiries should be clearly marked with the solicitation number and title. Where appropriate, inquiries should include references to any relevant Section and paragraph of the solicitation.
Responses to Respondent inquires will be published on Colorado VSS 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.
REQUIREMENTS
Accessibility Requirements
iv. 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.
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 Contract or Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, included in this solicitation as Appendix B, prior to execution of the Contract or Purchase Order.
a. Workers’ compensation insurance as required by state statute, and employers’ liability insurance covering all Vendor employees acting within the course and scope of their employment;
b. Commercial general liability insurance written on an Insurance Services Office occurrence form, covering premises operations, fire damage, independent contractors, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and advertising liability with minimum limits as follows: $1,000,000 each occurrence; $1,000,000 general aggregate; $1,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and $50,000 any one fire; and
c. Automobile liability insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos) with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit. If Vendor will or may have access to any protected information, then Vendor shall also obtain and maintain insurance covering loss and disclosure of protected information and claims based on alleged violations of privacy right through improper use and disclosure of protected information with limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate at all times during the term of this PO.
d. Additional insurance may be required as provided elsewhere in this PO. All insurance policies required by this PO shall be issued by insurance companies with an AM Best rating of A-VIII or better. This insurance requirement shall not apply if this PO is solely for goods, as determined by the State, unless specifically stated otherwise in this PO or any attachment or exhibit to this PO. If Vendor is a public agency within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, then this section shall not apply and Vendor shall instead comply with the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. The State shall be named as additional insured on all commercial general liability policies required of Vendor. All insurance policies secured or maintained by Vendor in relation to this Purchase Order shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of recovery under subrogation or otherwise against Vendor or the State, its agencies, institutions, organizations, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
Mandatory/Minimum Requirements To be considered responsive, respondents must demonstrate that they meet the following minimum qualifications:
2. Be legally authorized to conduct business in the State of Colorado.
3. Provide athletic training services through personnel who hold:
A. Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification;
B. A current, unrestricted Colorado Athletic Trainer license; and C. Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
4. Have experience providing athletic training services for organized athletic programs, preferably at the collegiate or secondary education level.
5. Maintain professional liability insurance and any other insurance required by the resulting Purchase Order or Contract.
6. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and professional standards related to the services provided.
7. Provide documentation of licenses, certifications, and qualifications for assigned personnel upon request.
SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS
A. GENERAL SCOPE:
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive athletic training services for Otero College's intercollegiate athletics program. The Contractor shall furnish qualified athletic training personnel and all resources necessary to perform the services described in this solicitation. Services shall be provided in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, professional standards, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) requirements.
B. ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES:
The Contractor shall provide athletic training services, including but not limited to:
· Injury prevention and risk reduction strategies.
· Evaluation and assessment of athletic injuries and illnesses.
· Emergency medical response and coordination of emergency care.
· First aid and immediate care for athletic injuries.
· Development and implementation of treatment and rehabilitation plans.
· Return-to-play evaluations and recommendations in collaboration with the supervising physician.
· Taping, bracing, splinting, wound care, and other therapeutic interventions within the scope of practice.
· Coordination of referrals to physicians and other healthcare providers, as appropriate.
C. EVENT AND PRACTICE COVERAGE:
The Contractor shall provide athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, and other athletic activities as required by Otero College.
Services may include:
· Coverage for home athletic contests.
· Coverage for designated practices.
· Availability for evening and weekend athletic events.
· Coordination with coaches regarding schedules and medical coverage needs.
The College will provide the Contractor with athletic schedules sufficiently in advance to facilitate staffing.
D. MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION:
The Contractor shall maintain appropriate documentation related to athletic injuries, treatments, rehabilitation activities, and participation status.
Documentation shall:
· Be maintained in accordance with applicable privacy laws and professional standards.
· Be made available to authorized College personnel as permitted by law.
· Be retained in accordance with applicable record retention requirements.
E. COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION:
The Contractor shall communicate regularly with the Athletic Director, coaches, team physicians, and other authorized healthcare providers regarding student-athlete health and participation status while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
The Contractor shall promptly notify the College of significant injuries, emergencies, or other issues that may affect student-athlete participation or athletic operations.
F. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS:
The Contractor shall ensure that personnel assigned to provide services:
· Maintain all required licenses and certifications throughout the contract term.
· Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
· Conduct themselves in a professional manner while representing the Contractor at College facilities and events.
Any changes in assigned personnel shall require prior notification to the College. Replacement personnel shall possess qualifications equal to or greater than those of the individual being replaced.
G. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:
The College shall provide the equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to perform the services required under the resulting contract.
The Contractor may provide insight to the College regarding quantity and types of equipment, supplies, and materials, but all equipment, supply, and material purchases shall be made by the College and at the discretion of the College.
The Contractor shall maintain all equipment in safe working condition and ensure supplies are adequate to support athletic training operations.
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The Contractor shall perform all services in a timely, professional, and safe manner consistent with accepted athletic training practices.
The Contractor shall:
· Maintain professional working relationships with College personnel.
· Respond promptly to athletic injuries and medical emergencies.
· Provide consistent coverage in accordance with the approved athletic schedule.
· Perform services in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and College policies.
QUOTE SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Email Quote Submission Instructions
i. Respondents shall submit Quotes via email to the Procurement Point of Contact identified above. The Quote submission email should include the subject line “Quote submission from (Insert Respondent Name) for 2027000034, Otero College Athletic Training Services Quotes should be included as one or more attachments of commonly accessible file types.
Timeliness of Quote Submission A Quote received after the submission deadline may, at the sole discretion of the State, be rejected without further consideration.
Quote Format and Content Respondents shall submit a complete Quote that includes the following:
1. Cover Letter signed by an authorized representative of the Respondent, identifying the company and acknowledging the ability to provide the requested services.
2. Company Qualifications, including:
· A brief description of the company.
· Experience providing athletic training services, preferably to collegiate or secondary educational institutions.
· Years in business providing similar services.
3. Personnel Qualifications, including:
· Resumes of the proposed athletic training personnel.
· Copies of current Colorado Athletic Trainer licenses.
· Copies of current Board of Certification (BOC) certifications.
· Copies of current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
4. References
· At least three (3) professional references for clients receiving similar athletic training services within the past five (5) years.
· Include organization name, contact person, telephone number, email address, and a brief description of the services provided.
5. Pricing Proposal
· A completed Pricing Schedule identifying the proposed annual fixed price in accordance with Section 4.D.
6. Required Certifications
· Documentation demonstrating compliance with the Mandatory/Minimum Requirements identified in Section 2.C.
· Proof of insurance or a certificate of insurance upon request prior to contract execution.
7. Exceptions (if any)
· Respondents shall clearly identify any requested exceptions to the solicitation requirements. Failure to identify exceptions shall constitute acceptance of all solicitation requirements.
Pricing
ii. Proposed pricing must remain firm during the initial term of the Contract or Purchase Order.
Pricing must include any fees associated with the delivery of goods or services, including, but not limited to, shipping and installation.
Respondents shall submit a single annual fixed price for providing all services described in this Documented Quote.
The proposed annual fixed price shall include all costs necessary to perform the required services, including but not limited to:
· Labor and personnel costs
· Supervision and administration
· Travel expenses
· Equipment and supplies furnished by the Contractor
· Insurance
· Overhead and administrative expenses
· Any other costs associated with providing the required athletic training services The annual fixed price shall remain firm for the duration of the contract term. No additional charges shall be allowed unless specifically authorized in writing by Otero College.
Respondents shall complete the Pricing Schedule included with this solicitation and include it with their Quote submission.
AWARD
Basis for Award (See Procurement Rule R-24-103-204-01)
iii. This solicitation and the resulting Contract(s) or Purchase Order(s) will be awarded to the responsible Respondent(s) whose acceptable Quote 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.
“Acceptable” means that the goods or services submitted in the Respondent’s Quote will meet the state’s needs, and that the price is fair and reasonable. The determination of whether a Respondent’s Quote is acceptable is solely within the State’s discretion.
The State reserves the right to award to multiple offerors if it is determined to be in the best interest of the State.
Negotiations The State may negotiate with any Respondent to clarify the Respondent’s Quote or to effect modifications that will make the Quote 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).
Single Quote If only one Quote 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.
Notice of Award A notice of the intent to award will be announced on Colorado VSS.
Documents After Award Prior to Contract or Purchase Order 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 Purchase Order.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Colorado Vendor Self Service
iv. This solicitation is being published on Colorado Vendor Self Service (Colorado VSS), so that Offerors who have an interest may submit a proposal in accordance with the terms of this solicitation.
Vendors can self-register for this system free of charge, or may click on “Public Access” on the website to view solicitation documents and modifications without registering. 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 Colorado VSS on a regular basis throughout this solicitation process.
Modifications and/or Supplemental Information to the Solicitation
v. Any modifications, amendments or supplemental information to the solicitation will be published on Colorado VSS. A modification notice will be published on Colorado VSS in the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this solicitation.
It is the Respondent’s sole responsibility to check Colorado VSS on a regular basis, prior to the Quote submission deadline, as this is the primary means for communicating any clarifications or changes to solicitation content, timeline and/or requirements.
Solicitation Cancellation and/or Rejection of Quotes
vi. In accordance with §24-103-301, C.R.S., and the related Procurement Rules, the State may cancel this solicitation, or any and all Quotes may be rejected in whole or in part, without penalty, at any time before a Contract or purchase order 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 Quote(s) shall remain confidential for the lesser of six months or until a Contract or purchase order is awarded by the State. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-101-401-05.
If the solicitation is canceled after Quotes are received, the Quotes 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.
Modifications or Withdrawal of Quotes A Respondent may modify or withdraw its Quote by written notice to the Procurement Contact prior to the established Quote submission deadline. Withdrawal of a Respondent’s Quote following the Quote submission deadline and prior to award, may be allowed, in the State’s discretion. Withdrawal of a Respondent’s Quote after award is not allowed. Reference Procurement Rules R-24-103-201-08 and R-24-103-201-09.
Mistake and Minor Informalities in Respondent Quotes In certain circumstances, a Respondent may correct a mistake(s) in its Quote and/or the State may waive minor informalities. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-103-201-08.
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.
Not a Legally Binding Offer Neither this solicitation nor a Respondent’s Quote submitted in response to this solicitation constitute a legally binding offer. Reference Procurement Rule R- 24-103-204-01(b).
Respondent Quote Content The contents of the Quote of the awarded Respondent and any modifications to the Quote negotiated by the State included in the resulting Contract or Purchase Order will become contractual obligations. Failure of the awarded Respondent to accept these obligations may result in cancellation of the award to that Respondent.
Quote Response Material Ownership All material submitted in response to this solicitation becomes property of the State.
Certification of Independent Price Determination By submitting a Quote, the Respondent certifies that the prices and other terms in the Quote have been arrived at independently without any consultation, communication, agreement with, or knowledge of the contents of the Quote 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 induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a Quote for restricting competition. Reference §6-4-101, C.R.S., et seq., (Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992) as amended.
Submission of Confidential or Proprietary Information
vii. The State of Colorado is subject to the requirements of §24-72-200.1, C.R.S., et seq., Colorado Open Records Act.
A Respondent may submit, as a part of its Quote, a written request for classification of certain portions of the Quote 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.
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.
A complete redacted Quote response should also be included along with an unredacted Quote and confidentiality justification.
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 accordance with article 109 of the Colorado Procurement Code and the terms of this solicitation. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-101-401-03.
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.
Modifications to the State Contract
viii. A draft Contract or the State Purchase Order terms and conditions is included in Appendix B to this solicitation.
Respondents are instructed to review the attached draft Contract 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.
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.
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
ix. 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.
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.
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).
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 Otero College 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 Jennifer.Johnston@otero.edu.
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 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.
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) (ref. §24-103-905, C.R.S., et seq
x. 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.
Vendor Assistance Any vendors needing support responding to solicitations may contact the Colorado Supplier Diversity Navigator in the Statewide Equity Office's Supplier Diversity program. Services provided include assistance with responding to solicitations, interpretation of solicitation documents, technical assistance referrals, availability of resources, construction assistance, 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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