Correctional Facility Mattresses - CCi

The Colorado Department of Corrections, Division of Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi), is issuing a Documented Quote solicitation for the procurement of 800 CR SAFEGUARD medium foam correctional facility mattresses or equivalent products. Each mattress must be 3 inches thick, 30 inches by 76 inches in size, manufactured with fire-resistant, low smoke-generating medium latex compound foam, feature an 11-ounce durable soft vinyl cover in blue, and comply with ASTM D574 Standards and the Mattress Insert Test (ASTM F1085 Annex 3). This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options, and pricing must be all-inclusive with no additional shipping fees, taxes, or surcharges beyond the per-mattress cost. Responsive vendors must submit written inquiries by October 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, provide mandatory product samples by October 10, 2025, and submit all quotes through bidnetdirect.com no later than October 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The estimated award date is October 15, 2025, with a desired Purchase Order start date of October 20, 2025. Award will be made to the responsible respondent whose acceptable quote is determined most advantageous to the State, with price as the primary evaluation criterion and sample quality and delivery lead time as secondary factors. Prior to Purchase Order execution, the awarded vendor must provide proof of Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, an insurance certificate documenting required coverage, and a Federal Employer Identification Number via W-9 form.

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified through appropriate United States agencies and registered in Colorado or maintaining a Colorado office receive a 5% price preference for this opportunity. All contractor personnel accessing CDOC facilities must undergo criminal background checks, sign Consent to Search Authorization forms, and comply with strict security protocols including restrictions on cell phones, cameras, tablets, and laptops, with required training in Prison Rape Elimination Act guidelines, Use of Force, and thirty-two hours of Defensive Tactics training. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, Colorado Office of Information Security policies, HIPAA regulations where applicable, and CDOC Administrative Regulations. The solicitation documents specify that insurance coverage must include workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the State named as additional insured. No incumbent vendors or budget value is specified in the solicitation materials, and respondents are responsible for monitoring Colorado VSS and Bidnetdirect.com for any modifications or supplemental information prior to the October 10, 2025, deadline.