Concrete Project

This Documented Quote solicitation was issued by Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) for a concrete removal and replacement project on its Rangely campus. The procurement encompasses concrete work across six distinct locations totaling approximately 5,485 square feet, including the Library ramp to Blakeslee (3,510 sq. ft.), concrete cuts where drains were installed (1,326 sq. ft.), a rug area (110 sq. ft.), the patio of McLaughlin (144 sq. ft.), Weiss step repair (75 sq. ft.), and Johnson/McLaughlin sidewalk damaged by tree roots (320 sq. ft.). All submitted bids must include labor, materials, permits, and necessary fees for concrete replacement meeting specific technical requirements: 6-inch-thick concrete with 4000 psi compressive strength, fiber mesh reinforcement, grey color, broom finish, #4 rebar on 2-foot centers, and control joints tolled at no more than 12-foot intervals. Evaluation criteria included the vendor's ability to meet objectives, cost comparison, payment terms, delivery dates, and reference checks, with award made to one vendor only. The solicitation required bidders to conduct a site walk-through with Project Manager Lindsey Blake prior to submission, with quotes due on June 20, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. (MDT), submitted via email to amy.griffin@cncc.edu, fax, or in-person delivery to the Purchasing Department. Pricing submissions required use of the college's quote form with all costs included, and payment terms were Net 45 days with FOB Destination.

Bidders were required to be registered in Colorado's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system to be considered responsive, though non-registered vendors could submit if inadequate competition existed among registered vendors. The solicitation included specific set-aside provisions for minority and women-owned business enterprises and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with SDVOSB certification applicable where applicable. All responsive bids required submission of a response sheet with pricing, narrative submission, references, key personnel biographical information, W-9 form, unauthorized immigrant certification, and SDVOSB certification if applicable. Awarded vendors were required to provide a certificate of insurance listing the Colorado Community College System as both Certificate Holder and Additional Insured no later than five days before beginning work, and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility confirmation and environmental purchasing preferences. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents. CNCC reserved the right to purchase additional goods and services at the same bid prices within a reasonable period following the initial award.