Coiled Aluminum - request for quote.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) issued this request for quote for the procurement of coiled aluminum to support vehicle license plate production at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility's Tag Plant in Canon City. The solicitation seeks approximately 112,250 pounds of coiled aluminum that must meet detailed specifications outlined in the accompanying specifications document, with delivery required on a FOB-destination basis to 275 Highway 50 West, Canon City, Colorado 81212. Quotes are due by September 18, 2015, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time and must be submitted via fax to 719-269-4064, directed to Purchasing Agent Kristina Ireland; prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website to respond. The evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery dates, quality and security considerations, life-cycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, and past performance. Technical inquiries should be directed to Frank Graeber at the Tag Plant at 719-269-4205. Bid prices must include all freight costs, and the CDOC reserves the right to divide the award among multiple bidders if deemed in the State's best interests. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-30 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified, though terms of less than 30 days with discount incentives are encouraged.

The State of Colorado offers a preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado, though this preference does not restrict other vendors from bidding. No specific incumbent vendor or current contractor information was provided in the solicitation documents. The CDOC maintains the authority to cancel any order if delivery is not made by the stated date and will make award determinations based on which response is deemed most advantageous to the State. While no specific contract award value or budget range was explicitly stated in the available documentation, the procurement of approximately 112,250 pounds of coiled aluminum at current market rates would likely represent a substantial purchase order. Prospective bidders should note that all responses must demonstrate the capacity to meet the technical specifications for aluminum suitable for license plate production and include proposed timelines for delivery and any operator training provisions.