Fish Hauling Tank

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, issued a Request for Documented Quotation (DQ1 2017_0371) on October 28, 2016, for the procurement of one aluminum fish hauling tank to be delivered to the Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery in Salida, Colorado. The tank must be a two-compartment rear dump design with outer dimensions of 70" wide by 108" long by 48" tall, featuring double-wall aluminum construction with 2" polyurethane foam insulation, 1/8" 5052 aluminum inner and outer skins, and stainless steel rivets. The tank must include dual 600-gallon minimum capacity compartments equipped with 10" Camlok dump gates, safety railings, scissor-style lids with heavy-duty stainless steel hinges, and comprehensive aeration and oxygen delivery systems consisting of four Fresh Flow TT-12 aerators, oxygen diffusers, manifolds, and flowmeters. Additionally, the tank must be integrated with a Neptune Tank Monitoring System featuring an aqua controller, pH probe, temperature probe, and oxygen probes to provide real-time monitoring capabilities. Bidders were required to submit pricing for the complete tank assembly inclusive of all costs, delivery, trade-in value, and discounts; warranty information; a specification verification sheet confirming compliance with all published specifications; delivery confirmation; vendor information; current W-9 documentation; and proof of automobile liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per accident combined single limit. The written inquiry deadline was October 26, 2016, with answers posted by October 27, 2016, and bids were due by October 31, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. MST, with bid award expected by November 2, 2016. Delivery was required on or before January 15, 2017.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses registered with the Center for Veteran Enterprise may receive a 5% bid preference, and resident bidder preferences apply in accordance with Colorado statute. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation documents. Bidders could submit responses via email, U.S. Postal Service, the Vendor Self-Service portal, or personal delivery to the Procurement Office at 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203. The State of Colorado is exempt from federal excise taxes and all state and local sales and use taxes, and all purchase orders must comply with the State of Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which establish payment within 45 days of receipt of acceptable products and correct invoices, with interest accruing on unpaid balances after the 46th day. Single vendor award was anticipated from this solicitation. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents provided.