DOUGH DIVIDER/ROUNDER - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote for the procurement of one dough divider/rounder unit to be delivered to the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Ordway, Colorado. The specified equipment is an Oliver Model No. 625 PLUS, a semi-automatic machine capable of processing 1 oz. to 2.75 oz. portions with output capacity up to 5,000 pieces per hour, featuring a 36-dividing head, two dough paddles, cast iron and heavy gauge steel construction, white powder coat finish, and manufactured in the USA. The procurement package must include an additional 18-part divider head and operate on 208/60/3-phase voltage at 10.0 amps with FOB-destination delivery terms, with all freight costs included in the bid price. Competitive equivalent products are acceptable if accompanied by adequate product information demonstrating equivalency to the specified model. The bid submission deadline is April 24, 2017, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with proposals accepted via email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us or fax to (719)269-4064. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery date and availability, quality and safety considerations, life cycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance requirements, bidder qualifications and experience, and certified status as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business based in Colorado. Prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website to submit responses, and contractors may be required to undergo criminal background checks and sign consent-to-search authorization forms if selected.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations; however, preference consideration is available for bidders certified as Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or required technology integration requirements are specified in the solicitation documents. The award will be made to the bidder submitting the response deemed most advantageous to the State, with the Colorado Department of Corrections retaining the right to award to a single bidder or divide the award among multiple bidders. Standard payment terms are Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise negotiated, though payment terms less than 45 days with discounts are encouraged. The specific budget allocation or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.