Kettle - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote solicitation for the procurement of one stationary kettle to be delivered to Rifle Correctional Center in Rifle, Colorado. The required equipment is a Cleveland Model KGL-40 or equivalent product with specific technical specifications including a 40-gallon capacity, 2/3 steam jacket design, propane gas design suitable for high-altitude use above 5,000 feet, and a 140,000 BTU capacity with 50 psi rating. The kettle must feature stainless steel construction with flanged feet for floor mounting, LED indicators for heat cycle and low water warning, a 2-inch diameter tangent draw-off valve with drain strainer, hinged rotatable domed stainless steel cover, heat deflector shield, floor-mounted control console with faucet mounting bracket, and 115v/60/1-ph electronic spark ignition. The bid submission deadline was March 31, 2017, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with quotes to be submitted via email to stephanie.diggs@state.co.us or by fax to 719-269-4064. Award evaluation will be based on multiple factors including cost, projected delivery date and availability, quality and safety considerations, life-cycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance, bidder qualifications and experience, and past performance. Bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website to respond, and prospective bidders may submit bids for competitive equal products if accompanied by adequate documentation demonstrating equivalency to the specified model.

The solicitation includes a set-aside consideration for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification status as an evaluation factor, though this does not appear to be a mandatory restriction on bidder eligibility. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation documentation. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified by the bidder. The CDOC reserves the right to cancel any order if delivery is not made by the date stated in the quote response, and award may be divided among multiple bidders if deemed in the State's best interests. No specific budget range or award value was stated in the solicitation; however, the procurement is for a single unit of specialized food service equipment with standard industrial specifications. All prospective bidders are required to monitor the solicitation during the open bidding period for any modifications or addenda.