HVAC Training and Certification - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Parole, issued a Request for Quote on June 6, 2017, for HVAC Training and Certification services to be delivered in the Denver Metro area and statewide. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning training and certification, including EPA Type 1, 2, and 3 certifications for Colorado parolees. The required curriculum must encompass OSHA safety guidelines, HVAC tools and techniques, electrical basics, refrigeration and air conditioning technology, soldering, installation, troubleshooting, and EPA exam preparation. Vendors must provide job placement assistance and may partner with local organizations such as Workforce Centers and Community/Faith Based Organizations. Pricing must be submitted as a single cost per person that incorporates all charges, fees, and expenses, including books, teaching aids, permits, physicals, exams, and licensing fees, with prices expected to remain firm through June 30, 2018. Bid submissions were due by June 14, 2017, at 2:00 PM MT, with submissions accepted via email to stephanie.diggs@state.co.us or fax to 719-269-4064. Services were not to commence until after July 1, 2017, with the award made via open-end purchase order on an as-needed basis, potentially including up to three additional one-year renewal options contingent upon satisfactory performance and cost justification.

The solicitation extends preference consideration to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado, though the procurement remains open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation. Prospective bidders were required to be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website and must provide proof of General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers Compensation coverage as required by law prior to award. Contractor personnel may be required to undergo CDOC criminal background checks. The solicitation specifies no guaranteed quantities or dollar amounts resulting from the procurement, and deliverables are required on an FOB-Destination basis with State payment terms of 45 days.