Commercial Driver's License courses - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Parole, issued this Request for Quote solicitation on June 30, 2016, seeking qualified vendors to provide commercial driver's license (CDL) courses to state parolees in Garfield County and other service areas throughout Colorado. The procurement encompasses both Class A and Class B CDL courses, with instruction to include permit preparation, Colorado Department of Transportation physical examinations, classroom education, practical instruction, testing, and licensing services. Bidders must submit responses by June 30, 2016, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via fax or email to the purchasing agent, Stephanie Diggs, and must include a completed solicitation cover page, course syllabi for both Class A and Class B programs, detailed schedule requirements specifying class days, times, duration and cancellation policies, and proposed costs per person. Vendors must identify geographic service locations they will cover, including Denver Metro, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and any additional areas. Evaluation will be based primarily on cost, with secondary consideration given to projected delivery dates, quality and safety considerations, lifecycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, past performance, and proposed operator training. Successful bidders must provide proof of General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers Compensation insurance as required by law, and prices are expected to remain firm through June 30, 2017.

The solicitation includes a set-aside consideration for certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business entities based in Colorado, which will be weighted in the evaluation process. Bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website to respond to this solicitation. The successful contractor will operate as an independent contractor, must maintain all required insurance throughout the contract term, and may be required to undergo criminal background checks and comply with all Colorado Department of Corrections rules and regulations on department premises. Awards will be made via state purchase order with 45-day payment terms, and all course-related charges, fees, and expenses must be incorporated into the proposed price per person. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent vendor or specify an explicit award value or budget range, leaving pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process.