Digital Printer with PlateMaker 7 - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued Request for Quote (CFAA 2017001587) on behalf of Garfield County to procure one Illumina HWC Heavy Weight Champion Printer with PlateMaker 7, including the iQueue Ultimate Workflow, high capacity Ranger Feeder and Stand, with 110V specifications (SKU# 500-100968). The equipment is intended for installation at the Denver Women's Correctional Facility Print Shop located at 3600 Havana Street, Denver, Colorado 80239. Prospective vendors must submit sealed bids by June 19, 2017, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via email to stephanie.diggs@state.co.us or by fax to 719-269-4064, with all bidders required to be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website prior to submission. Bid proposals must include freight costs on an FOB-Destination basis, delivery timelines, installation costs, warranty terms, and manufacturer/model information. Award determination will be based on evaluated factors including total cost, projected delivery dates, quality and security considerations, lifecycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance requirements, bidder qualifications and relevant experience, and past performance history. The successful vendor must provide proof of General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers Compensation coverage as required by Colorado law prior to receiving a purchase order, with payment terms expected to be Net-45 days following receipt of goods and invoice.

The procurement includes a set-aside consideration for certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) based in Colorado as an evaluation criterion. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation documents. The selected vendor will be responsible for all aspects of delivery and installation of the equipment and must comply with all Colorado Department of Corrections rules and regulations. While no specific award value or budget range was explicitly stated in the solicitation, vendors were required to submit cost proposals that would form the basis for evaluation and award determination.