Electronics & Small Appliances - Canteen

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), specifically the Division of Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi) Canteen Services, is seeking vendors to provide Electronics & Small Appliances for resale through the prison commissary program. This procurement opportunity (DQ #2025000175) aims to supply a comprehensive range of items including televisions, radios, headphones, personal care devices, small appliances, and accessories for incarcerated individuals. The solicitation covers a one-year contract with potential for a one-year renewal, not to exceed two years total, with an anticipated start date of November 1, 2024. Vendors must submit detailed pricing proposals on Exhibit D, potentially provide product samples, and adhere to specific requirements such as packaging items exclusively in plastic containers and delivering by truck. The evaluation will include assessments of potential security risks and item appropriateness, with pricing subject to annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index, limited to a maximum increase of 2.5%. Quotes are due on October 23, 2024, by 4:00 pm, with award selection estimated for October 30, 2024.

The procurement encourages participation from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a goal of awarding at least 3% of the contract value to such businesses. Vendors must complete several mandatory exhibits, including a W-9 form, vendor disclosure statement, and required vendor information form, all to be submitted through bidnetdirect.com. The solicitation includes provisions for vendors to disclose service locations, with special attention to work performed outside of Colorado or the United States. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive product list suggests a significant procurement volume, with item quantities ranging from 1 to 1,630 units across various brands. The program serves a dual purpose of providing goods to offenders and creating employment opportunities within the correctional system, with the ultimate goal of enhancing inmates' lives and supporting their professional skill development through the Colorado Correctional Industries initiative.