Compact Prisoner Transport Vehicle - Request for Proposal

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP #2026000205) to procure a single new Compact Prisoner Transport Vehicle for the CDOC Centralized Transport Unit in Canon City, Colorado. The vehicle must be based on a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD MD chassis with a 4x4 crew cab configuration, Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel engine, and Allison A1700EVS transmission, featuring dimensions of 28'11.625" length, 8'0" width, and 9'8.75" height. The vehicle must include two interior prisoner cells, eight exterior compartments, wheelchair accessibility with hydraulic lift capability, and comprehensive emergency lighting and siren systems controlled by a Whelen CenCom CORE unit, with all work complying with Colorado accessibility standards, WCAG Level AA guidelines, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Bidders must submit detailed exterior and interior drawings, manufacturer specifications, evidence of manufacturing capacity, and conduct a mandatory pre-build meeting before construction begins, with delivery required prior to June 30, 2026. The vehicle includes a transferable lifetime structural warranty for modular construction and a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty on the Chevrolet chassis. Evaluation criteria include conformity to specifications, past performance record, manufacturing history, customer service and vendor reliability, warranty information, vehicle service and technical support after delivery, accessibility to authorized service facilities, and total cost. The written inquiries deadline is April 22, 2026, with responses posted by April 30, 2026; proposals must be submitted by May 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time via bidnetdirect.com, with a public opening scheduled for May 22, 2026, notice of intent to award estimated for May 25, 2026, and contract execution estimated for June 26, 2026.

There are no identified set-asides for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and the solicitation does not identify an incumbent contractor. All bidders must be registered with BidNet Direct, obtain CORE registration, and complete enhanced criminal background investigations within 30 days of award, along with compliance with CDOC security provisions including background checks, fingerprinting, and drug testing for contractor personnel. Bidders must maintain current Colorado business registration, certify payment of all applicable state taxes with no outstanding debt owed to Colorado, and demonstrate relevant experience from the last five years with current certified and audited financial statements available upon request. Contractors must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000, automobile liability insurance, and protected information insurance if accessing confidential information, with the State named as an additional insured. The RFP does not specify a total budget or award value; pricing must be firm and detailed in Exhibit D with no estimated prices acceptable, and the State reserves the right to request best and final offers from bidders. The contract term is anticipated to run from June 26, 2026 through June 30, 2026, with any extensions beyond this date at the sole discretion of the State subject to appropriated funds and satisfaction of contractual requirements.