Multi-Equipment/Multi-Hatchery Bid

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, issued a Documented Quote (DQ1) bid solicitation for multi-equipment procurement to be delivered to four separate hatchery facilities across Pueblo County and Denver City jurisdictions. The solicitation requests one Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with metal canopy and windshield in orange for Monte Vista Hatchery, two Skid Steer loaders (one with joystick control for Pueblo Hatchery and one with adjustable foot control pedals for Poudre Hatchery), and one zero-turn front deck mower for Las Animas Hatchery. All equipment must be newly manufactured current models and delivered on or before June 30, 2017. Bidders must meet or exceed all published specifications to be considered responsive and must provide submittal and pricing information, warranty details, completed specification sheets, vendor information, insurance certificates, and current W-9 forms with bids submitted by May 8, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. MST. The written inquiry deadline was April 28, 2017, with answers posted by May 1, 2017, and awards expected by close of business on May 10, 2017. Service area requirements include vendors being located within 100 miles of Monte Vista, 25 miles of Pueblo, 75 miles of Poudre, and 150 miles of Las Animas. All bidders must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance covering owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles.

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs may receive a 5% preference on their bid price, representing the only identified set-aside or preference designation in this solicitation. The State of Colorado intends to make multiple awards to multiple vendors from this solicitation, and all costs including delivery, trade-in value, and discounts must be included in the final bid price with no shipping or freight costs reimbursable by the State. Bids may be submitted via email, USPS, VSS portal, or hand delivery to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Procurement Office in Denver. The standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for the State of Colorado apply to this procurement, incorporating payment terms of 45 days following receipt of products and correct invoice, with interest accruing at the statutory rate beginning on the 46th day for unpaid balances. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified.