Miscellaneous Wiring and Electrical Parts-request for quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued Request for Quote CAAA 2016001376 on behalf of the Youthful Offender System (YOS) facility located at 1300 West 13th Street in Pueblo, Colorado. This solicitation seeks competitive quotes for miscellaneous wiring and electrical parts required for facility operations and maintenance. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive array of electrical components including wireways and fittings manufactured by Milbank; electrical boxes and covers from RACO, TMAC, and Bridgeport; receptacles and GFCI outlets from HUB, Pass & Seymour, and RACO; copper building wire in various gauges and colors totaling approximately 3,210 linear feet; conduit materials such as EMT and liquidtight flexible conduit; connectors and couplings; plastic bushings; tek screws and fasteners; and specialized equipment including Arktite weather-resistant receptacle assemblies and cable lugs, with quantities ranging from single units to 300-unit lots. All goods and services must be received by June 30, 2016, with bid responses due by May 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM MST, submitted via fax or email to Stephanie Diggs. Prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website and are responsible for submitting competitive equal products with adequate documentation if deviating from specified manufacturers. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery dates, quality and safety factors, lifecycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, and service disabled veteran-owned small business status.

Bid prices must include freight costs under FOB-destination terms, with payment terms assumed to be Net-30 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified by the bidder. The Department will give consideration to bids offering discounted payment terms such as 2%-10 net days. Service disabled veteran-owned small businesses based in Colorado receive preferential evaluation consideration as a set-aside designation. The solicitation permits the award to be made to a single bidder or divided among multiple bidders as deemed in the State's best interests. No specific incumbent vendors or budget values are identified in the solicitation documents. Bidders are responsible for monitoring the solicitation during the open bidding period for any modifications or addenda, and the Department reserves the right to cancel orders not delivered by the stated delivery date, placing significant reliance on the accuracy of projected delivery dates submitted in quote responses.