LCF Bulk Water Softener Salt - request for quote.

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a request for quote (Solicitation CAAA 2015001611) on behalf of the Limon Correctional Facility located in Garfield County for the procurement of bulk water softener salt. The solicitation seeks approximately 300 tons of coarse grain water softening salt to be delivered via pneumatic delivery system in 25-ton loads on an as-needed basis. Bidders must submit quote responses via fax to the purchasing agent by June 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM MST, with the contract award effective from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 with firm pricing maintained throughout the contract term. Prospective bidders are required to include projected delivery dates in their responses, specify a price per ton for the water softener salt, identify any applicable fuel surcharge per trip, and ensure all pricing is provided on an FOB-destination basis with freight costs included. The State will evaluate bids based on cost, delivery dates, quality and safety considerations, lifecycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status, and proposed operator training, with the award potentially divided among multiple bidders if deemed advantageous to the State.

There are no guaranteed quantities or dollar amounts resulting from this solicitation, and all prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website prior to submitting a response. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses receive consideration as an evaluation factor in the award process. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-30 days from receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified by the bidder; however, the State encourages consideration of payment terms of less than 30 days with associated discounts. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify an estimated contract value or budget range. The department reserves the right to cancel orders if delivery is not made by the stated projected delivery date, emphasizing the critical importance of reliable and timely delivery performance in the evaluation and administration of this contract.