ALUMINUM FOR REGULAR LICENSE PLATES - Reqeust for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) issued a documented quote solicitation for the procurement of approximately 100,000 pounds of coiled aluminum designated as "Regular Plate Aluminum" for use in vehicle license plate production at the Colorado Correctional Industries Tag Plant in Canon City, Colorado. Quotes must be submitted by March 31, 2017, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us or by fax to (719)269-4054, and all prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website prior to submission. The aluminum must meet detailed technical specifications including specific material grades, thickness requirements, surface finishes, dimensional tolerances, corrosion resistance, and performance characteristics designed to ensure durability and functionality in Colorado's climate conditions. Bid pricing must be submitted on a per-pound basis with a total bid price for the full quantity on an FOB-Destination basis, with freight costs included in the quoted price and payment terms assumed to be Net-45 days after receipt of goods unless otherwise specified. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery date and availability, quality and security considerations, lifecycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, and past performance, with the CDOC reserving the right to cancel orders for which delivery is not made by the stated delivery date. Technical inquiries should be directed to Frank Graeber at Charles.graeber@state.co.us or (719)269-4205.

Preference may be given to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado as part of the award consideration process. Payment terms of less than 45 days may be acceptable if accompanied by a discount such as 2%-10 days, allowing bidders flexibility in proposing alternative payment arrangements. The solicitation document does not specify an incumbent vendor or existing contractor, nor does it identify a specific budget range or award value, though the total contract value will depend on the quoted per-pound price multiplied by the approximately 100,000-pound quantity requirement. All award decisions will be made to the bidder(s) deemed most advantageous to the State, and all awards will be posted on the Colorado VSS website following the bid submission deadline of March 31, 2017.