Industrial Grade Bulk Liquid Oxygen

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, issued a Request for Documented Quotation (DQ1) for the delivery of Industrial Grade Bulk Liquid Oxygen to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Durango Fish Hatchery located in La Plata County. The procurement seeks competitive quotations for approximately 60,000 cubic feet of liquid oxygen per delivery, with deliveries occurring every 3-4 weeks and actual consumption varying seasonally. Vendors must provide delivery via tanker truck to a 525-gallon tank located at 151 East 16th Street, Durango, Colorado, perform tank inspections for leaks during and after each filling, track tank levels, and maintain facility access via key or combination lock. Deliveries were required to begin on or after July 1, 2017. The written inquiry deadline was April 12, 2017, with answers posted by April 13, 2017, and bids were due April 14, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, with bid award expected by close of business on April 19, 2017. Bidders were required to submit pricing per cubic foot, total cost per delivery, and total approximate annual cost for 720,000 cubic feet, with all pricing inclusive of delivery. Vendors must verify specifications compliance and provide proof of insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the State named as additional insured on the Commercial General Liability policy.

The solicitation document does not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. The initial contract term is 12 months with prices remaining firm through June 30, 2018, and the State reserves the option to renew the award for four additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of five years or June 30, 2022, with 60 days' written notice required. For contract renewals beyond the initial 12-month term, vendors may request rate adjustments with supporting documentation, limited to the lesser of the average Consumer Price Index for the West Urban Region or five percent adjustment, with only one increase allowed per 12-month period. The solicitation requires completion of Federal Form W-9 and compliance with Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions established by the State of Colorado, including payment within 45 days of receipt of products and acceptable invoices, compliance with federal and state employment eligibility requirements and E-Verify procedures, and adherence to all applicable federal and state laws regarding discrimination and unfair employment practices. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documents, though the contract is anticipated to cover approximately 720,000 cubic feet annually over an initial 12-month period.