Compact Prisoner Transport Vehicle - Request for Proposal

The Colorado Department of Corrections is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal RFP 2026000205 for the design, construction, and delivery of one Compact Prisoner Transport Vehicle for Garfield County's Centralized Transport Unit, with the service location in Canon City, Colorado. The vehicle must be built on a new 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD MD chassis configured as a 4x4 crew cab with dual rear wheels and a 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel engine, incorporating two prisoner cells with specific seating configurations, eight exterior compartments for specialized storage, wheelchair accessibility features compliant with ADA and WCAG Level AA standards, and comprehensive electrical systems including Whelen CenCom CORE siren controls, interior security cameras, and climate control with 60,000 BTU heating and 65,000 BTU cooling capacity. The vehicle must meet minimum specifications of 28' 11.625" in length, 8' 0" in width, and 9' 8.75" in height, constructed using aluminum materials meeting strict corrosion prevention standards, and include a transferable lifetime structural warranty. Bidders must submit detailed four-view drawings and specifications, evidence of financial standing and organizational capacity to construct and service the vehicle, and demonstrate at least three relevant experiences from the past five years supporting similar contract management capabilities. Written inquiries deadline was April 22, 2026, with responses posted by April 30, 2026; proposals are due May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time, with public opening on May 22, 2026, Notice of Intent to Award anticipated May 25, 2026, contract execution estimated May 27, 2026, and delivery required prior to June 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria include conformity to specifications, past performance record, warranty information, vehicle service and technical support capabilities, accessibility to authorized service facilities, and total pricing, with successful bidders required to complete CDOC Enhanced Criminal Background Investigation within 30 days of award notification and mandatory VIN verification within six months of Purchase Order authorization.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding, though all bidders must register with BidnetDirect for proposal submission and register to do business in Colorado if awarded. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Bidders must comply with standard Colorado Department of Corrections Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, obtain and maintain specified insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the State of Colorado named as an additional insured. All required exhibits including the Statement of Work response, Required Bidder Information, W-9 form, Price Proposal, Contract Performance Outside the US or Colorado certification, and Non-Conflict of Interest declaration must be submitted, along with certificates of insurance provided within 7 business days following contract effective date. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents, with pricing to be determined based on individual vendor proposals and evaluation of total vehicle cost against established criteria.