FY27, PMAA, 4231, Bottled o2 for fish stocking

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is issuing a Request for Documented Quotations (DQ1 2026-0402) to procure industrial-grade compressed gases for fish stocking operations at the Chalk Cliffs Rearing Unit in Nathrop, Colorado. The procurement encompasses the provision and bi-weekly delivery of approximately 150 OX 200 compressed oxygen cylinders annually, along with industrial-grade argon, argon/CO2 mix, and acetylene gases, with deliveries occurring on a quarterly basis as needed. The contract period begins July 1, 2026, and extends through June 30, 2027, with four optional renewal years available through June 30, 2031, allowing for potential long-term vendor relationships. All pricing must be submitted on a per-cylinder basis and must include delivery fees, fuel surcharges, hazardous materials handling charges, and any applicable discounts or trade-in values, with no separate invoiced charges permitted. Bidders must submit a Specification Verification Sheet, Bid Pricing Sheet, Vendor Information and Verification Sheet, current insurance certificates (including automobile liability insurance with $1,000,000 minimum limits), and demonstrate capability to swap cylinders regardless of age, manufacturer, or brand. The solicitation requires written inquiries by May 8, 2026, at 3 PM MT, with answers posted May 13, 2026; bids are due May 18, 2026, at 3 PM MT; and a Notice of Intent to Award is expected May 20, 2026. CPW intends to make a single vendor award based on the most advantageous response, with price and cost as the primary evaluation criteria.

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) registered with the U.S. Small Business Administration are eligible for a 5 percent preference on their bid price upon submission of proper documentation, while resident bidders may receive preferences equal to those offered by their home state. Bidders must comply with the State of Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which establish standard contractual requirements including workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and compliance with federal regulations if federal funds are involved. The solicitation does not list incumbent vendors or existing contractors, though vendors must demonstrate a documented track record of valve quality assurance and reliable service capabilities to the specified delivery location. Payment terms are net 45 days following inspection and acceptance of materials by the CPW project manager, with annual rate adjustments permissible based on the February Consumer Price Index for the West Urban Region or 5 percent, whichever is less, with only one increase allowed per 12-month period. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, as pricing is competitive and will be determined by vendor quotations.