Cleveland Range 40 Gal Kettles - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is soliciting quotes for the purchase of two Cleveland Range 40-gallon stationary kettles for the Buena Vista Correctional Complex through a documented quote solicitation. The procurement requires one Cleveland Range Model No. KGL40 natural gas-fired kettle with a 2/3 steam jacket, electronic spark ignition, and stainless steel finish, and one Cleveland Range Model No. KDL40 direct steam kettle with a 2/3 steam jacket design and open tri-leg base. Both kettles must be specifically designed for elevation above 8,000 feet and include delivery and installation at the facility located at 15125 Highway 285 & 24 in Buena Vista, Colorado. Bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website to respond, and quotes must be submitted via email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us or by fax to (719) 269-4064 by December 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. No substitutes for the specified models are permitted. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery date, quality and safety considerations, lifecycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business certification status, and past performance. The successful bidder must provide proof of General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Worker's Compensation coverage, with payment terms of Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified by the bidder.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification status is a consideration in the award evaluation, though this does not appear to be a set-aside exclusive to such entities. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Bidders must include freight costs with FOB-destination terms in their pricing, and the CDOC reserves the right to cancel any order if delivery is not made by the date stated in the quote response. The specific budget or award value range for this procurement is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The evaluation will be based on the bidder or bidders whose response is deemed most advantageous to the State considering all stated evaluation factors.