HVAC Training and Certification - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), Division of Adult Parole, issued a Documented Quote solicitation (CAAA 2017001471, Requisition 201700009565) requesting qualified vendors to provide comprehensive HVAC training and certification services to Colorado parolees. The procurement seeks EPA HVAC Type 1, 2, and 3 certification instruction that encompasses OSHA safety guidelines, HVAC tools and equipment, electrical basics, refrigeration and air conditioning technology, soldering and unit installation, troubleshooting, and EPA exam preparation. Bidders must deliver services statewide and in the Denver Metro area, commencing after July 1, 2017, and must provide job placement assistance potentially in partnership with Workforce Centers and Community/Faith-Based Organizations. Required deliverables include a completed solicitation response, a detailed HVAC training syllabus, class schedule specifications, and proposed per-person course costs inclusive of all books, teaching aids, permits, physicals, exams, and licensing fees. The bid submission deadline is May 22, 2017, at 2:00 PM MT, with submissions directed to stephanie.diggs@state.co.us or via fax to 719-269-4064. Pricing must remain firm through June 30, 2018, with payment terms of Net-45 days following invoice receipt, and the award will be made via open-end purchase order on an as-needed basis with potential for up to three additional one-year renewal options contingent upon satisfactory performance and cost justifications.

Prior to contract award, the successful bidder must provide proof of General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers Compensation coverage as required by law, with the State of Colorado named as an Additional Insured. All bidders must register on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website at www.colorado.gov/vss. Contractors and their employees may be subject to CDOC criminal background checks and must comply with all CDOC rules, regulations, and contraband prohibitions while on Department premises. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. There are no guaranteed quantities or dollar amounts specified in this solicitation, and the procurement operates on an as-needed basis without a defined budget range or award value.