Bulk Water Softener Salt - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued Request for Quote (CAAA 2017001440) for the procurement of bulk water softener salt to be delivered to the Limon Correctional Facility in Garfield County, Colorado. The solicitation seeks approximately 500 tons of coarse grain water softening salt to be delivered via pneumatic delivery system in 25-ton loads as needed throughout the contract period. Prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website and must submit quotes by May 19, 2017, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via email to stephanie.diggs@state.co.us or by fax to 719-269-4064. The resulting purchase order will be effective from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, with delivery commencing after July 1, 2017. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery dates, quality and safety considerations, life cycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, and past performance. Successful bidders must provide pricing per ton, account for any applicable fuel surcharges per trip on an FOB-destination basis, and maintain firm pricing for the entire contract term, with payment terms assumed to be Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified.

The procurement includes a potential set-aside consideration for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado. The successful bidder must provide proof of General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers Compensation coverage as required by law before receiving a purchase order. Contractor personnel working on CDOC property may be required to undergo criminal background checks and comply with all facility rules and regulations, including prohibitions on contraband items such as tobacco products, cell phones, cameras, alcohol, and drugs. No guaranteed quantities or dollar amounts are specified in this solicitation, meaning the contract award value is contingent upon actual delivery needs during the fiscal year. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the solicitation materials.