GUTH 2026 Sole Source Justification to post.docx

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION GUIDANCE

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FORM:

This completed form is to be submitted to PCU via cdphe_pcs@state.co.us as the first step in the Sole Source Process.

Important! Consult the document “Sole Source Justification Guidance” for additional instructions.

TYPE OR CLEARLY PRINT ALL INFORMATION

Project Name: Simulator replacements Vendor name: GUTH Laboratories, Inc Vendor Address: 590 N. 67th Street, Harrisburg, PA Select one: _X__ Original __ Modification CORE Vendor ID: VC00000000112381 PO or Contract Number (if this is a modification):

Describe the products and/or services to be procured and how they meet your needs. (This space is limited – provide a scope of work or specs as additional documentation)

The Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing (EBAT) Program uses the Guth Model 12V500 with each I-9000 breathalyzer across the state. The GUTH Model 12V500 Alcohol Breath Simulator is an electronically temperature controlled, water-alcohol instrument for the purpose of providing a precise calibration standard for testing or calibration of alcohol breath analyzers. This PO would be used to procure additional simulators along with any parts connected and repairs, if necessary.

List dates, agreement numbers and dollar amounts for any previously procured products or services from this vendor related to this project:

FY26 GAX $3,235.16, FY25 GAX $9,422.78, FY24 – GAX $2,176.29 PO 2024*8590 $11,836.78, FY23 GAX $5,548.42 PO 2023*10135 $10,975.89

Term of agreement:

(If multi-year, indicate the full term up to 5 years)

amount $250,000

Increased

Revised Total

If a modification, state the reason(s):

A. Criteria: Answer both 1 and 2.

If “NO” to either 1 or 2, answer 3 and 4, below.

3. The compatibility of equipment, software, accessories, or replacement parts is the paramount consideration and the items are only available from one vendor.

a. Is this a software package or other IT system and the existing system now requires only ongoing maintenance and support?

If “NO” to 1-4, above, this is not a sole source.

STOP

A formal solicitation is required. Complete a Purchasing Determination Form.

Submit all required documents via the PCU Request Site.

B. Explain in terms of 1 through 4, above, the basis for your identifying this as a sole source? A sole source is justified in the instance that this is the only vendor - not what the program may determine to be the best vendor. Is this the only vendor? Explain (See form instructions)…

Colorado’s Breath Alcohol testing protocols and procedures have been created with the GUTH12V500 simulators as a core component. To ensure that the I-9000 is operating properly, each breath test run includes a calibration check from a solution that holds a known concentration of alcohol, the simulator holds that solution and maintains its temperature for testing. This is the only vendor that makes a simulator that pairs with the I-9000 that has been validated by the EBAT program. Because the state uses only one instrument for all evidential breath alcohol testing, maintaining standard equipment is critical especially for consistency for the ~4,000 law enforcement officers around the state that are trained on these specific models.

B. What makes this good or service unique to meeting your needs?

Guth simulators and their repair of them, or attachments are critical to the completion of an evidential breath alcohol test. 4,000+ law enforcement officers are already trained on using these.

E. What type of required, specific and exclusive experience, certifications, licenses etc. are possessed by this vendor that directly relate to the good or service to be procured?

Guth Laboratories, Inc. holds numerous US and foreign patents in the field of Breath Alcohol Analysis. Their products are approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) and appear on the Conforming Products List (CPL) . All of their Certified Premix Solutions are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) references. All major manufacturer’s of evidential breath analyzers have accepted and use Guth simulators.

F. What research has the program conducted to justify this sole source?

The program regularly interacts with other vendors that manufacture breath alcohol testing instruments, there are additional companies that manufacture different instruments, but these are the only that are in use in Colorado currently.

If Yes: Please Explain. (This space is limited – please provide additional documentation if applicable.)

H. This Section is Required – You must answer “Yes” to at least one.

If No to #3 above:

Demonstrate how you determined fair and reasonable prices/rates: Attach additional pages if required.

Division: DCPHR Program: Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing Program Contact Name: Corinne Reid Phone: 720-812-0373 Program Manager: Corinne Reid

Historical Price Analysis:

2026 (quoted price)

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Approved: __________________________________________________________________________ Agency Procurement Director or Authorized Representative Signature Date Posted on VSS? Yes ☐ No ☐ If posted, original Intent to Sole Source VSS# __________________________________________

If not posted or modified, Approved CDPHE Request #: _______________________________________

Sole Source Justification 2 Version A2021