Dental Prosthetics

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) #2026000169 on April 30, 2026, to procure dental prosthetics fabrication and repair services for the incarcerated population on an as-needed basis through the state of Colorado and Garfield County. The solicitation encompasses 22 line items covering a comprehensive range of dental prosthetic products and services, including complete dentures, partial dentures, crowns, bridges, anterior and posterior teeth, bite rims, repair and maintenance services (acrylic repairs, relining, rebasing), specialized appliances (nightguards for TMJ in hard and soft materials, soft liners, acrylic flippers), and ancillary services (articulation, metal frame repair, disinfectant fees, and rush delivery fees). The awarded contractor must deliver services to 16 correctional facilities and related detention centers across Colorado, with support from two warehouse locations in Canon City and Denver. Bidders must submit unit pricing for all 22 line items through bidnetdirect.com/cdoc by May 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with written inquiries due by May 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A virtual public bid opening is scheduled for May 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and an Intent to Award notice is estimated for publication on the same date. The awarded contract will commence July 1, 2026 and conclude June 30, 2027, with renewal options available for up to four additional one-year periods at the State's sole discretion, for a total potential contract duration not to exceed five years. The State will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all specifications and requirements, with bid pricing remaining firm during the initial contract term and annual price increases not to exceed 2.5% for each fiscal year if both parties agree. Required qualifications include compliance with Colorado Dental Practice Law and Colorado Revised Statute 12-220-104, development of comprehensive procedural guides for material delivery and return logistics, participation in CDOC offender grievance processes, and attendance at contractor meetings as required.

The solicitation includes a 5 percent bid price preference for Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Colorado resident bidders receive preferences as defined by statute. All contractor personnel must undergo criminal background checks, sign Consent to Search Authorization forms, and complete mandatory training including Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) guidelines, Use of Force training, thirty-two hours of Defensive Tactics training, and annual CTI online refresher training. Bidders must submit proof of good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, a completed State Substitute W-9 Form, required vendor information, a vendor disclosure statement, an insurance certificate documenting commercial general liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance, and automobile liability coverage, along with declarations of non-conflict of interest and compliance with HIPAA Business Associate requirements. The solicitation is available for cooperative purchasing use by state agencies, political subdivisions, and eligible nonprofit entities under the Colorado Cooperative Purchasing statute. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are identified in the procurement documents; however, the IFB utilizes a unit-based pricing structure, allowing for flexible service delivery based on actual demand from the correctional facilities. The State reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or reject any bids at any time before contract execution without penalty, and bids constitute legally binding offers valid for a minimum of 180 calendar days.