CDOC, DQ1 2017-1633, Dress Shoes

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) issued a Documented Quote (DQ) solicitation for the procurement of men's dress shoes to be distributed across six correctional facilities within the state. The procurement seeks 1,020 pairs of men's work or athletic oxford shoes in medium (D) width only, featuring black leather or composition uppers, plain toe design, non-marking outsoles, and lace-tie closures. Shoes must meet specific quality standards and remain fully functional for a minimum of six months of daily casual wear as verified by the CDOC Warehouse Purchasing Agent. Size requirements vary by facility, ranging from size 5 to size 14, with distribution quantities ranging from 12 pairs to 432 pairs across facilities in Ordway, Buena Vista, Canon City, Denver, Limon, and Sterling. Vendors must submit samples by the documented quote closing date of June 27, 2017 at 1:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with delivery requested on or before July 18, 2017. Bids must include brand name, model number, unit cost, total cost, and VSS number or FEIN, and must be submitted via fax to Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility at (719) 267-5026 prior to the deadline. Acceptable shoe types include references such as Barker #B750, Vanlly, and Sport 4800, with restrictions prohibiting plastic shoes, exotic printed uppers, embossed designs, and high-gloss finishes.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor does it reference disadvantaged enterprise requirements or incumbent vendors. Pricing shall be quoted on an F.O.B. basis to the designated delivery sites, requiring vendors to account for delivery costs to the six separate warehouse locations across Colorado. The contract documentation does not provide a specific award value or budget range for this procurement. No information regarding integration with existing infrastructure or technology was identified in the solicitation materials. Vendors must ensure shoe sizes are clearly marked inside each shoe and provide complete company contact information and an authorized agent's signature on all bid submissions.