Bulk Water Softener Salt - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for the procurement of bulk water softener salt to be delivered to the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Crowley, Colorado. The procurement seeks approximately 500 tons of coarse grain water softening salt to be delivered via pneumatic delivery system into bulk storage containers, with as-needed deliveries made in 25-ton loads as arranged by facility staff. Bidders must provide firm pricing per ton and identify any applicable fuel surcharges per trip, with FOB-destination pricing that includes all freight costs. The bid submission deadline is May 17, 2017, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with responses to be submitted via email to stephanie.diggs@state.co.us or by fax to 719-269-4064. Delivery will not commence until after July 1, 2017, with any resulting purchase order effective from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018. Award will be made to the bidder(s) whose response is judged most advantageous to the State, considering factors including cost, projected delivery dates, quality and safety considerations, life-cycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, and status as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business based in Colorado. Prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website to respond.

Prior to contract award, the successful bidder must provide proof of General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers Compensation insurance as required by law. While no specific set-aside restrictions are noted for disadvantaged enterprises, the evaluation criteria include preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado, which may provide a competitive advantage for qualifying firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified. The contractor must comply with all CDOC rules and regulations, including contraband prohibitions, and may be required to undergo a criminal background check for facility access. No guaranteed quantities or dollar amounts are specified in this solicitation; award value will depend on actual usage and delivery requirements during the contract period.