Coiled Aluminum - CCi Tag Plant

Colorado Department of Corrections, through Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi), is requesting bids for coiled aluminum to supply the CCi Tag Plant, with bids due August 26, 2026. The procurement is solicitation DQ 2027000069.

The scope is 21-gauge aluminum (0.027" thickness), 3105H21 alloy, in two order quantities: 10,000 pounds and 70,000 pounds, coil width 11.98 to 12.00 inches. Material must meet ultimate tensile strength of 17,500–20,500 PSI, minimum yield strength of 13,000–18,000 PSI, and elongation of at least 16% on 0.625" standard specimen. Aluminum must withstand embossing to 0.09375" height without breaking, cutting, surface tearing, or warping. Detailed metallurgical and testing specifications are provided in Attachment 3. Delivery is FOB destination with freight prepaid to the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility in Canon City, Colorado. Minimum delivery within ten days of order receipt; deliveries accepted Monday–Thursday only, excluding state holidays. Coils must unwind clockwise when positioned on pallets. Suppliers must provide three calendar days' written notice if unable to meet delivery schedules; failure to deliver on three separate occasions may result in three-year or indefinite vendor disqualification.

All pricing must be itemized and inclusive of shipping costs, surcharges, and taxes, and must remain firm throughout the purchase order term. Bidders must register with the Colorado Secretary of State before contract execution. Required submissions include company information (Exhibit B), pricing quote (Exhibit D), W-9 (Exhibit C), conflict-of-interest certification (Exhibit F), and attestations regarding litigation history, contract defaults, and subcontractor usage. Commercial general liability insurance minimum $1 million, workers' compensation, and automobile liability are required. The State pays within 45 days of receipt and acceptance of invoice. Contract performance outside the U.S. is addressed in Exhibit E and requires compliance with federal and state regulations and export control laws. Payment terms include interest accrual at the Colorado statutory rate on unpaid balances after 45 days unless a good faith dispute exists.