Cattle Dairy Mats for Denver’s National Western Stock Show

The City and County of Denver's Department of General Services Purchasing Division has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 29713) for the procurement of 1,000 Cattle Dairy Mats, specifically Legend Rubber's Agri Floor Grip Tiles, for the National Western Stock Show. These rubber flooring tiles measure 4' x 6' with a 7/8" thickness and are designed to enhance cow comfort, safety, and farm productivity by providing superior traction and reducing livestock slips and falls. The bid must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-purchasing System (BidNet) by 2:00 P.M. on October 16, 2025, with key interim dates including a deadline for additional questions on October 7, 2025, and vendor question responses to be provided by October 14, 2025. The procurement aims to immediately purchase the estimated quantity, with potential additional purchases authorized through December 31, 2026. Bid evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess price, specification compliance, vendor qualifications, responsiveness, and delivery schedule, with delivery restricted to between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and preferably occurring the week of December 15, 2025.

The City explicitly encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and diverse enterprises, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Vendors must comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and may be required to disclose their use of generative artificial intelligence in bid preparation. Pricing will be established on a firm, fixed-unit price basis, with delivery F.O.B. to 4800 National Western Drive in Denver, Colorado. Payment will be processed upon final delivery and acceptance of supplies. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 1,000 tiles, suggesting a moderate-scale contract. The City's procurement approach emphasizes not only the technical specifications of the dairy mats but also broader goals of environmental sustainability and vendor diversity, creating opportunities for a wide range of potential bidders to participate in this municipal contract.