Black boots for CSP

The Colorado Department of Public Safety, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Procurement Office issued a Documented Quote solicitation for the procurement of black boots for uniformed CSP personnel serving Denver County and Denver City. The solicitation requested pricing for two manufacturer lines: Danner boots in multiple models including the Acadia 8" insulated, Patrol 6", and Fort Lewis 10" models, and Belleville tactical boots in Khyber 6" and 8" configurations. Based on historic usage data, estimated quantities range from 3 to 400 pairs per model, with approximately 60 cadets annually from two CSP Training Academy classes each receiving two pairs of boots during training. All footwear must feature full leather construction in completely black color, including stitching, and must be capable of being shined. The contract award period was anticipated to begin July 1, 2015 and run through June 30, 2017 (State Fiscal Year 2016-2017), contingent upon fund appropriation and availability. Bid proposals were due on May 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. MDT, submitted via email or mail to Purchasing Agent Vera Kennedy. All submitted prices must include freight with no additional shipping and handling fees, and pricing shall remain binding and valid for the length of the award contract period.

The awarded vendor must provide a fit line for Belleville models at no cost to CSP and must guarantee a specific delivery timeframe, with preference given to local Colorado vendors or distributors to facilitate exchanges of incorrectly ordered goods. If no Colorado vendor is selected, the awarded vendor must provide free shipping and return labels on all items. All equipment must be new with delivery on a FOB Destination basis to Golden, Colorado. Vendor registration with Colorado VSS was mandatory by the submission deadline. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types were noted in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges were identified in the available documentation.