Compressors for Coolers - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a documented quote solicitation for the procurement of replacement compressors and filters for the Sterling Correctional Facility in Garfield County. The solicitation requests pricing for eight line items comprising seven different compressor models from manufacturers including Bohn and Copeland, along with six catch-all filter units from SPOR, with quantities ranging from one to six units per item for a total of approximately 15 compressors and 12 filters. Bidders must submit responses by May 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM MT via email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us or by fax to (719)269-4064, with delivery required prior to June 30, 2017 to be eligible for award. All goods must be delivered FOB-Destination to Sterling Correctional Facility in Sterling, Colorado, with freight costs included in bid pricing. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery date and availability, quality and safety considerations, life cycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance, and bidder qualifications and experience. Prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website to respond, and bidders may submit competitive equal products if brand-name equivalents are not available, provided adequate product information is included.

The solicitation includes a preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado, though this does not restrict other qualified bidders from responding. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified by the bidder, though proposed payment terms of less than 45 days with discounts are encouraged. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specifically identified in the solicitation documentation. All bidders must comply with competitive bid requirements and monitor the solicitation for any modifications during the open bidding period. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, as pricing will be determined through the competitive quote process based on submitted bids.