40 Gallon Tilting Skillet for TCF - See attached

The Colorado Department of Corrections Purchasing Office, on behalf of the Trinidad Correctional Facility located at 21000 E Highway 350 in Model, Colorado, is soliciting bids for the procurement of a single 40-gallon tilting skillet for food service operations under solicitation number CAAA DQ 2015001032. The specified equipment is a Cleveland Range Model SGL40TR DuraPan unit featuring gas operation, electric tilt mechanism, stainless steel construction, tamper-proof panels, and electronic spark ignition with comprehensive safety and security specifications designed for correctional facility use. Bidders must submit sealed responses by Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 3:00 PM MST via email to melissa.baca@state.co.us or by fax to 719-269-4064, with pricing responses required to include separate line items for the skillet unit, freight (FOB destination, prepaid), and installation services. Evaluation criteria extend beyond cost considerations to encompass delivery timelines, quality and security features, lifecycle costs including energy usage and maintenance, bidder qualifications and experience, past performance, and proposed operator training capabilities. Bidders may submit competitive equals if they clearly identify brand name, model number, specific options, and provide readily available product specifications, and all contractors and employees are subject to criminal background checks and must comply with all CDOC rules and regulations, including contraband restrictions.

The procurement includes a preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses certified and based in Colorado, though no specific set-aside percentage or mandatory restriction is indicated in the available documentation. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is specified in the solicitation materials. Payment terms follow standard state fiscal rules with Net-30 days after receipt of goods and invoice acceptance, though the state may consider discounts for faster payment within the 30-day period. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Bidders are required to provide projected delivery dates as part of their proposals, and no site visit, bidders' conference, or formal award date has been specified in the posted opportunity.