RFP 2027000015 Surface and Groundwater Sampling for PFAS.pdf

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Water Quality Control Division

(WQCD)

Surface and Groundwater Sampling for

PFAS

RFP # 2027000015

This solicitation contains instructions governing the proposal to be submitted and the material to be included therein, mandatory requirements, which must be met to be eligible for consideration; and other requirements to be met by each proposal.

I. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

A. Background

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) monitors and reports on the quality of state waters to prevent water pollution, protect, restore and enhance the quality of surface and groundwater while ensuring that all drinking water systems provide safe drinking water.

Senate Bill 20-218, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Hazardous Substances Response Act, created the PFAS Cash Fund to administer PFAS technical assistance, a takeback program and a grant program. The PFAS Grant Program allows the department to award grants for sampling, assessment, emergency assistance, and investigation of PFAS in surface water or groundwater. A better understanding of PFAS levels in groundwater and surface water will allow grant program participants and Coloradans to take action to reduce exposure when levels are found above EPA maximum contaminant levels.

This project serves to better understand the potential health impacts to Coloradans from per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) exposure in groundwater, surface water, and other media. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals manufactured in a variety of industries worldwide.. PFAS from firefighting foam, personal products, and other sources can get into water and contaminate drinking water supplies. These chemicals have created an emerging public health challenge requiring enhanced action to avoid future contamination and ensure safe drinking water for all Coloradans. Further, there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects including pregnancy complications, developmental delays in children, and increased cholesterol.

A better understanding of PFAS levels in groundwater and surface water will inform grant program participants and citizens when they may want to take action to reduce associated PFAS exposure.

B. Purpose

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit responses from Offerors to test groundwater, surface water, treated drinking water, wastewater, and other media for PFAS for grant program participants; collect water samples to assist grant program participants investigating PFAS levels that need sample collection support; and coordinate with CDPHE and local partners to complete sampling activities to assess at-risk public or private wells and surface waters used for drinking or irrigation located in or near known areas of contamination that could be above EPA maximum contaminant levels.

II. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

Solicitation Activity Time Date

1.

Solicitation Published on Colorado VSS System www.colorado.gov/vss and www.bidnetdirect.com//cdphe

N/A 11/2/2026

2.

Prospective Offerors written inquiry deadline. Submit all inquiries by email to Kristi Gamble @ Kristi.gamble@state.co.us. (No Questions will be accepted after this Date/Time)

2:00 PM

MDT

11/10/2026

3.

Answers to written inquiries published on Colorado VSS at www.colorado.gov/vss and www.bidnetdirect.com//cdphe

Estimated 11/17/2026

4. Proposal submission deadline

2:00 PM

MDT

12/7/2026

5. Evaluation Period Estimated Week of 12/7/2026

6. Estimated Contract Effective Date Estimated 4/1/2027

III. PROPOSAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

A. INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS:

Please be advised that the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) and BidNet Direct (BidNet) websites are the official sites for all Solicitation information, including Addenda and Modifications.

Though not a requirement, Respondents are encouraged to become a member of VSS and BidNet Direct prior to the submission deadline. Solicitations for most Colorado State Agencies (Agencies), including CDPHE, are posted on VSS. The VSS Help Desk is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., local time, phone, 303-866- 6464 or email, VSSHelp@state.co.us.

Solicitation details posted on VSS by Agencies for goods, services, and construction are public and do not require registration to view. Should a company opt to register with VSS, it may elect to receive automatic notification in categories of interest.

Additionally, there is no cost to register on VSS. However, per Procurement Rule 24- 102-202.5-04, Respondents need not be registered with VSS in order to be deemed responsive to this RFP, however, an Offeror must have a current registration on VSS in order to be awarded under this solicitation.

In an effort to expand the potential pool of Respondents to this RFP thus providing the best value for the State, CDPHE is also posting this RFP on BidNet Direct at the link available in the Schedule of Activities or Exhibit A Electronic Submission Instructions.

Respondents do not need to register on BidNet or pay funds to access the solicitation.

http://www.colorado.gov/vss http://www.colorado.gov/vss mailto:VSSHelp@state.co.us

An Offeror must have a current registration on VSS in order to be awarded under this solicitation; however, vendors do not need to be registered to view the solicitation documents. There is no cost to register on Colorado VSS. To become a registered supplier on VSS, please visit colorado.gov/vss.

B. SOLE POINT OF CONTACT

The Procurement Contact for this solicitation is:

Kristi Gamble Purchasing Agent

Email: Kristi.gamble@state.co.us

The individual listed above is the sole point of contact for this solicitation. Initiating contact with anyone other than this individual may result in Offeror disqualification.

C. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

For this solicitation, vendors submit responses electronically via BidNet.

Refer to Exhibit A Electronic Submission Instructions.

D. INQUIRIES:

1. Offerors may submit written inquiries via email concerning this solicitation to obtain clarifications. The State may not accept inquiries after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Send all inquiries to the Procurement Contact identified in Section III. B. above. Inquiries must be clearly marked with the RFP number and title. Where appropriate, inquiries should include references to any relevant Section/paragraph of the solicitation.

2. Responses to Offerors inquiries will be published collectively, as a modification on Colorado VSS and BidNet. Offerors 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.

IV. PROJECT ELEMENTS

A. Project Timeline The anticipated start date for the executed contract is April 1, 2027 with the initial term of April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028. At the sole discretion of the State, and depending upon funding and Offeror performance, CDPHE may renew the agreement for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods, not to exceed five

(5) years total. At the sole discretion of the State, the CDPHE may modify the dates of the contract.

B. Budget The CDPHE total budget for this project is not expected to exceed $1,500,000 unless additional funding becomes available.

Year 1 - April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028 - $500,000 Year 2 - April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029 - $500,000

Year 3 - April 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030 - $200,000 Year 4 - April 1, 2030 – March 31, 2031 - $200,000 Year 5 - April 1, 2031 – March 31, 2032 - $100,000

At the sole discretion of the State, CDPHE may modify the budget, depending upon funding availability and Offeror performance.

C. Description of Services The successful Offeror shall:

1. Develop sampling procedures for the PFAS sample collection of:

a. Treated drinking water

b. Residential wells

c. Wastewater

d. Groundwater

e. Surface water

f. Biosolids

2. Coordinate and support collection of PFAS samples approved by CDPHE for grant participants including:

a. Provide sampling supplies

b. Provide sampling package information to participants taking their own samples.

c. Provide an on-line compatible participant inquiry form to address sample procedure issues.

3. Have samples analyzed for PFAS.

4. Coordinate with CDPHE to support local government entities with sampling activities at identified at-risk waters used for consumption located near areas of contamination that could be above EPA maximum contaminant levels.

5. Create analytical data reports and provide them to:

a. PFAS sampling grant participants

b. CDPHE Project Manager

6. Submit reports and sampling test results in a CDPHE-approved format.

7. Be available for emergency sampling efforts within a week of notification.

(See Exhibit C, Draft Statement of Work for more detail on each activity)

D. Draft Statement of Work Exhibit C This Draft Statement of Work describes the deliverables sought through this RFP and the scope of what the awarded Offeror will be expected to offer through the contract resulting from this RFP. The Draft Statement of Work is intended to provide interested Offerors with sufficient basic information to submit a proposal.

It is not intended to limit a proposal’s content or exclude any relevant or essential data. The Draft Statement of Work is a “draft”. The State reserves the right to incorporate changes based on proposals submitted by the Offerors and other factors.

V. OFFEROR REQUIREMENTS

A. 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 Section §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. Experience and Qualifications To submit a proposal for this solicitation, the Offeror and any potential subcontractors, shall meet all the requirements listed below:

1. Have adequate personnel with the necessary credentials and training to successfully complete the activities in the Draft Statement of Work (Exhibit C) and the requirements of this RFP.

2. Shall be able to collect samples statewide or in any region of the state.

3. Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with PFAS sample collection, Quality Assurance and Quality Control planning, and be familiar with the PFAS grant program structure and data submittal templates.

4. Have experience using the EPA Method 537.1 for analyzing treated drinking water.

5. Have experience using Modified Method 537 for analyzing groundwater and surface water.

6. Have experience using Method 1633 for analyzing biosolids and wastewater.

7. Shall have the capacity to process a minimum of 1000 samples.

8. Shall be able to provide reports with electronic sample results in CDPHE’s provided format and sampling location maps with GIS coordinate information.

9. Have the ability to conform with sample collection and reporting in accordance with the established sampling protocol, QAPP requirements, and existing data process structure.

C. Budget

Offeror shall submit a Budget Narrative detailing all proposed costs to complete the required services. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reserves the right to deny requests for any item listed in the budget that is deemed to be unnecessary for the implementation of the project.

Offeror shall include in the Budget Narrative any additional costs that may arise due to additional consultation, data requests, or any other unforeseen need.

This RFP will result in a “fixed price” contract.

VI. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Responses shall be submitted as specified in this section. Any confidential or proprietary information included in the Offerors proposal shall conform to the requirements listed in Administrative Section IX. B. 7. NOTE: Proposals that fail to follow ALL of the requirements may not be considered.

A. Submission Instructions Unnecessarily elaborate proposals are not desired.

1. Refer to Exhibit A for Submission Instructions.

EMAILED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

2. Proposals must be received on or before the due date and time as indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Late proposals will not be accepted.

3. All materials submitted shall become the property of CDPHE and will not be returned unless the solicitation is cancelled prior to the submittal due date, in which case proposals will be opened only for identification purposes.

B. Required Documentation All proposals must include the following:

1. RFP Signature Page/Confirmation of Offer Form (Attachment 1)

A completed and signed form must be submitted with the response. MUST be completed and signed in ink or via digital signature by a person who is legally authorized to bind the Offeror to the proposal.

2. Experience and Qualifications Summary

Offeror shall submit:

a. An organizational overview that includes:

i. Years in business

ii. Relevant work experience

b. An experience and qualifications narrative detailing how the Offeror meets each of the requirements in section V.B. above.

c. An experience and qualifications narrative detailing the number of years of experience with data submittal procedures/QAPPs/ and database process modifications to achieve positive outcomes.

d. An example of a past successful project which required you to adjust reporting requirements, change data formats, and comply with already established data and QAPP protocols.

If using a subcontractor, the Offeror shall submit an organizational overview and experience and qualifications narrative for that subcontractor and provide data if applicable on sample volume and turnaround times from lab(s).

3. Work Plan

Offeror shall submit a work plan detailing the overall approach and plan for meeting the requirements of this RFP and the Draft Statement of Work, including their ability to provide services statewide or within specific regions of the state.

4. Budget Offeror shall submit a budget narrative detailing all proposed costs to achieve the Work Plan, including a description of why each cost is necessary.

Offeror shall specify costs for providing service within a specified region or statewide.

Proposed costs shall include:

a. Sample analysis

b. Hourly rate for sample collection

c. Hourly rate for data reporting

d. Hourly rate for additional items in the Draft Statement of Work

e. Mileage rates

f. Supplies provided to grant program participants

g. Support services as requested

h. Administrative costs

5. References Offeror shall provide two (2) references including current contact information and position in the company, where the Offerors’ experience can be confirmed. Include dates and a brief description of the services provided.

VII. EVALUATION AND AWARD

A comprehensive, thorough, complete and impartial evaluation of each proposal received will be conducted in accordance with §24-103-203(7), C.R.S, which states, “The award shall be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the state, taking into consideration the price and evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposal.”

The objective of the Evaluation Committee is to conduct reviews of the proposals that have been submitted, to hold frank and specific discussions among themselves, and to recommend an Offeror for award. Numerical rating systems may be used. Factors not specified in the request for proposals shall not be considered. Offerors should submit their most favorable response as the initial response and not assume there will be an opportunity for discussions. All proposals will receive fair and equal treatment.

While a numerical evaluation method may be used as an aid to evaluation, the selection ultimately is a business judgment that will reflect an integrated assessment of the relative merits of proposals, using the factors identified below. The State reserves the right to reject any (or all) proposals that pose, in the judgment of the State, unacceptable risks of unsuccessful or untimely performance, unacceptable State resources requirements, or costs exceeding the budget constraints. The State may use all information available regarding past performance as defined in C.R.S. §24-102-205 et.seq.

A. Award: Award will be made to a single Offeror. The proposal that results in the best value to the State of Colorado shall be recommended by the Evaluation Committee to the Procurement Office for contract award. CDPHE reserves the right to award multiple vendors if determined to be in the best interests of the State.

B. Single Proposal: If only one bid or proposal is received in response to a solicitation, an award may be made to the single bidder or Offeror if the procurement official finds that the price submitted is fair and reasonable and that other prospective bidders or Offerors had reasonable opportunity to respond.

Reference Procurement Rule R- 24-103-201-02(d).

C. Evaluation Factors:

The evaluation factors are:

1. Attachment 1 Vendor Information-Confirmation of Offer Form:

Attachment 1 is required but will not be rated.

2. Experience/Qualifications:

The experience and qualifications summary will be evaluated on the breadth and depth of similar or relevant experience, experience with the required methods and the Offerors specific ability to provide the services outlined in this RFP and Exhibit C Draft Statement of Work.

3. Work Plan

The Work Plan will be evaluated on how well the Offerors approach supports the activities in the Statement of Work, either statewide or within a specific region.

4. Budget The budget will be evaluated based on whether the proposed costs are reasonable and necessary to complete all activities of the project and do not exceed the maximum amount.

5. References References, if contacted, will be used to verify projects.

6. Demonstrations and Discussions

At the conclusion of the evaluation of responses, the evaluation committee may, if it deems necessary, request clarifications, conduct discussions or oral presentations, or request best and final offers. Per R-24-103-203-03, discussions may be held with responsible Offerors whose proposals are determined to be reasonably susceptible to be selected for award to:

a. Promote understanding of the state’s requirements and the Offerors proposals; and

b. Facilitate a contract that will be most advantageous to the state taking into consideration price and the other evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals.

The evaluation committee may adjust its scoring based on the results of such activities. If demonstrations and discussions are scored separately, those scores will be combined with the proposal scores for final determination.

However, proposals may be reviewed and determinations made without such activities. Offerors should be aware that the opportunity for further explanation might not exist; therefore, Offerors should ensure that their submission is complete, and are encouraged to submit their best possible proposal, including pricing.

Failure to provide any information requested in the RFP may result in the disqualification of the submittal. This responsibility is that of the

Offeror.

VIII. ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS

A. Attachments

1. Attachment 1: Vendor Information-Confirmation of Offer Form

B. Exhibits

1. Exhibit A: Electronic Submission Instructions

2. Exhibit B: Colorado Personal Services Contract Template

3. Exhibit C: Draft Statement of Work

IX. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Documents After Award

Prior to Contract execution, the awarded Offeror must provide the State with Proof of Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State and an insurance certificate documenting coverage according to the Model Contract found as an attachment to this solicitation. Offerors do not need to submit these documents unless they are awarded this solicitation.

2. Incurring Costs

Offerors are solely responsible for all costs incurred as a result of responding to this solicitation, which may include, but is not limited to, meetings, presentations, or negotiations.

3. Confidentiality of Solicitation Process

a. Following the proposal submission deadline, individuals/entities may request from the Procurement Contact a list of the names of the responding Offerors. All other information related to the solicitation process will remain confidential until award.

b. Following the Notice of Intent to Award, all Offeror proposals will be open to public inspection with the exception of information determined by the State to be a trade secret or confidential or proprietary. Reference §24- 72-200.1 et seq., C.R.S., as amended, Colorado Open Records Act.

4. Solicitation cancellation and/or Rejection of Offeror Proposals

a. In accordance with §24-103-301, C.R.S., and the related Procurement Rules, the State may cancel this solicitation, or any and all proposals may be rejected in whole or in part, without penalty, at any time before a Contract 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 proposal(s) shall remain confidential for the lesser of six months or until a Contract(s) is awarded by the State. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-101-401-05.

b. If the solicitation is cancelled after proposals are received, the proposals that have been opened shall be retained in the procurement record, or if unopened, they will be disposed of, or returned to the Offerors upon request, at the Offerors expense.

5. News Releases and Announcements

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

6. Protested Solicitations and Award

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 proposal. The protest shall be submitted to the CDPHE Official within ten (10) 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 in writing via email to Chelsea Gilbertson, Procurement Official at chelsea.gilbertson@state.co.us.

B. OFFEROR PROPOSAL INFORMATION

1. Proposal Submission Deadline

See the Schedule of Activities within the main body of this RFP.

2. General Information for the Proposal Response

a. Offerors are encouraged to review the solicitation and any related appendices and attachments in their entirety to ensure understanding of and compliance with the requirements that may be included in these documents.

b. A proposal should be thorough, but not exhaustive, and it should address the requirements set forth in this solicitation and should provide sufficient details to allow the Evaluation Committee to determine whether the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the State’s requirements and contracting terms and conditions; the ability to meet the State’s needs, including the experience and resources necessary to carry out the work; and costs that are reasonable and consistent with the industry.

c. The Offerors proposal and all attachments shall Comply with the standards of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 USC § 794). The Offeror may not have an opportunity to re-draft their proposal and attachments to make them accessible to persons with vision impairments after the proposal submission deadline and in the event that the Department has evaluator(s) serving on an Evaluation Committee requiring accessibility, the Department may disqualify an Offerors proposal from evaluation.

3. Timeliness of Proposal Submission

a. Proposals received after the submission deadline shall not be opened and shall be rejected as a late proposal, unless otherwise permitted by the Procurement Official in accordance with Procurement Rule R-24-103-201- 10.

b. Responsibility for ensuring that an Offerors proposal is received on time rests with the Offeror. Reasonably foreseeable problems inherent in the delivery of proposal are not extraordinary circumstances permitting acceptance of late proposals.

4. Legally Binding Offer

An Offerors proposal submitted in response to this solicitation shall constitute a binding offer. The signature of the Offeror shall indicate acknowledgment of this condition. Signature shall be that of a person legally authorized to execute contractual obligations. The proposal, including pricing, shall allow for a minimum of 180 calendar days for acceptance by the State, unless otherwise specified in this solicitation. Reference Procurement Rule R- 24-103-201-11(d).

5. Offeror Proposal Content

a. The contents of the proposal of the awarded Offeror will become contractual obligations under the awarded Contract. Failure of the awarded Offeror to accept these obligations may result in cancellation of the award to that Offeror.

6. Certification of independent price determination

By its signature on the cover page, the Offeror certifies that the prices and other terms in the proposal have been arrived at independently without any consultation, communication, agreement with, or knowledge of the contents of the proposal by any other competing Offerors. 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 Offerors. No attempt has been made or will be made by the Offeror to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for restricting competition.

Reference §6-4-101, C.R.S., et seq., (Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992) as amended.

7. Submission of Confidential or Proprietary Information

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

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

c. The Offeror 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.

d. In no event shall an entire proposal be classified as confidential. The Procurement Official or his or her designee shall determine if the information identified in the Offerors request is exempt from disclosure in accordance with §24-72-204, C.R.S., and shall inform the Offeror in writing of his or her determination. If the Offeror does not agree with the determination, the Offeror 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.

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

8. Modifications or Withdrawal of Proposals

An Offeror may modify or withdraw its proposal by written notice to the Procurement Contact prior to the established proposal submission deadline.

Withdrawal of an Offerors proposal following the proposal submission deadline and prior to award, may be allowed, in the State’s discretion. Withdrawal of an Offerors proposal after award is not allowed. Reference Procurement Rules R-24- 103-201-08 and R-24-103-201-09.

9. Mistakes and Minor Informalities in Offeror Proposals

In certain circumstances, an Offeror may correct a mistake(s) in its proposal and/or the State may waive minor informalities. Reference Procurement Rule R- 24-103-201-08.

10. Modifications to State Contract

a. A draft Contract is included in Exhibit D to this solicitation.

b. Offerors are instructed to review the attached draft Contract and submit any proposed modifications or redlines with their proposal. The decision to reject, accept, or further negotiate any requested changes will be at State’s discretion. If an Offeror normally seeks counsel on Contract terms, they are advised to do so before submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.

c. In the event an Offerors 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 an Offerors proposal is no longer responsive and therefore ineligible for award.

11. Conflicts of Interest and Ethics

a. The Offeror must disclose in its proposal 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 Offeror regarding the solicitation or its subject matter.

b. The Offeror acknowledges that even the appearance of a conflict of interest may be harmful to the State’s interests. The Offeror shall disclose in its proposal 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.

c. Requirements set forth in this Section are continuing requirements throughout the solicitation process and, for the awarded Offeror, the Contract 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).

12. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

SDVOSB Offerors must submit documentation of certification issued through the U.S. Small Business Administration 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 United States Small Business Administration.

13. Performance Outside of Colorado or the United States

Awarded Offeror, 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.

14. 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, https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__dhr.colorado.gov_statewide-2Dequity-2Doffice_supplier-2Ddiversity&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=2K9kkYDPzg9W7wrnb9URPPzWuzXzmzc6oQUqmP_d9mA&m=UsSCoCc_Nnj_It7iTj2w9Xh-U0kW8zKwh7sIdTrgvW_OXQDDQG8CMBmOZsCmKo6l&s=AHk9LQL8xQKwtYW6AlMhIpKhc64M4gHnBm1wvGiKqhU&e= https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__dhr.colorado.gov_statewide-2Dequity-2Doffice_supplier-2Ddiversity&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=2K9kkYDPzg9W7wrnb9URPPzWuzXzmzc6oQUqmP_d9mA&m=UsSCoCc_Nnj_It7iTj2w9Xh-U0kW8zKwh7sIdTrgvW_OXQDDQG8CMBmOZsCmKo6l&s=AHk9LQL8xQKwtYW6AlMhIpKhc64M4gHnBm1wvGiKqhU&e= 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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