Bulk Water Softener Salt - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued Request for Quote CAAA 2016001692 on behalf of Garfield County for the procurement of bulk water softener salt to be delivered to Limon Correctional Facility. The solicitation seeks approximately 250 tons of coarse grain water softening salt to be delivered via pneumatic delivery system in 25-ton incremental loads as needed over a one-year contract period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Bidders must submit quotes by July 8, 2016 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via fax or email to Stephanie Diggs, the designated purchasing agent. Quote submissions must include per-ton pricing and total bid prices with freight costs included under FOB-destination terms, as well as any applicable fuel surcharges calculated on a per-trip basis. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery dates, quality and safety considerations, lifecycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, and past performance, with award made to the bidder(s) deemed most advantageous to the State. Qualified bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website and maintain proof of General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers Compensation coverage. Delivery dates stated in quote responses are binding, and the Department reserves the right to cancel orders for late delivery.

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises or other organization types. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements are identified in the procurement materials. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-45 days unless otherwise proposed by the bidder, though terms shorter than 45 days with discounts are encouraged. No guaranteed quantities or dollar amounts are specified in the solicitation, meaning award values are contingent upon actual delivery needs and the Department's utilization of the contract throughout the one-year term. No site visits, bidders' conferences, or formal award dates are specified in the documentation.