Guth 12V500 Alcohol Breath Simulators

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is soliciting a sole source procurement for Guth Model 12V500 Alcohol Breath Simulators and related parts and repair services to support the Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing (EBAT) Program. This procurement covers the supply of calibration simulators that are paired exclusively with the I-9000 breathalyzer instruments used statewide by law enforcement for evidential breath alcohol testing. The deliverables include the Guth Model 12V500 simulators, related repair services, and certified premix solutions that are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) references. The key objective is to maintain precise calibration standards for approximately 4,000 law enforcement officers statewide who have been trained on GUTH equipment. The procurement has been justified as a sole source award based on the proprietary nature of GUTH products, NHTSA approval status, inclusion on the Conforming Products List (CPL), and the extensive existing infrastructure and training investments in GUTH equipment across the state. The contract term extends from April 1, 2026, to February 11, 2029, with a posting date of March 17, 2026, and a proposal due date of March 20, 2026. Historical pricing data indicates simulator costs ranging from $1,079.10 to $1,168.50 based on prior fiscal years (FY23 through FY26).

This is a sole source procurement restricted to GUTH Laboratories, Inc., the only vendor capable of meeting the state's specialized requirements due to the validated pairing of the Guth Model 12V500 with the I-9000 breathalyzer and the exclusive vendor's hold of multiple U.S. and foreign patents in breath alcohol analysis. No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are mentioned in the available documentation. GUTH Laboratories, Inc. is the incumbent vendor and existing infrastructure partner, as evidenced by the documented historical expenditures from FY23 through FY26 and the extensive statewide training of law enforcement personnel on GUTH equipment. The estimated total contract value over the life of the project is $250,000. For additional information or questions regarding this procurement, the primary contact is Corinne Reid, Program Manager for the EBAT Program, reachable at 720-812-0373. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement are Denver County and Denver City in Colorado.