Motorized Wheel Chair

The Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), is issuing a Documented Quote (DQ) solicitation for the procurement of a motorized wheelchair to support a client's vocational rehabilitation and employment outcome in Denver County and Denver City. The specific deliverable is a Frontier V6 Power Wheelchair Base configured with a comprehensive package of accessories and components, including a dynamic joystick, power seating system, lighting kit, battery, cushion, and various additional wheelchair accessories and parts. All equipment and parts must be new and supplied with manufacturer warranties. The solicitation requires vendors to submit pricing on an FOB Destination basis, with clear specification of any minimums, special charges, restrictions, or conditions, and pricing must remain firm throughout the award period. The award period extends from the solicitation date until September 30, 2016, with no renewal options. Submissions are due by Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at 10:00 AM MST, with quotes accepted via email to vera.kennedy@state.co.us or by fax to 303-866-5808. The procurement contact is Vera Kennedy, reachable at 303-866-3227. Award selection will be based on the quote most advantageous to the State, with price as the primary evaluation criterion, supplemented by consideration of the vendor's experience, delivery capability, and warranty offerings. Vendors must be registered with Colorado's Vendor Self Service (VSS) System prior to the solicitation deadline to be eligible for award consideration. Payment terms require a minimum of 45 calendar days.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that are registered and verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs may receive a 5% preference on their bid price, provided they submit appropriate SDVOSB certification documentation with their quote. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities based on available funding. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this solicitation. The equipment is intended solely for the client's vocational use and would be returned to CDHS if successful employment is not ultimately obtained and maintained. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documentation, though the scope of the motorized wheelchair procurement with multiple accessories and components suggests a substantial equipment procurement.