OAAA, 2010, Purchase 53 queen & 137 twin mattresses for RTI

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Purchasing and Contracts office has issued a Documented Quote (DQ) solicitation for the purchase of mattresses to be delivered to Fort Carson Army Base. The procurement calls for fifty-three (53) queen-sized mattresses and one hundred thirty-seven (137) twin-sized mattresses, with a preference for Denver Mattress Van Buren Deluxe with Full Encasement models or comparable alternatives. Bidders proposing alternate makes or models must submit descriptive literature for state evaluation. The bid submission deadline is September 21, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time, with bids accepted via mail, email, or fax. Delivery of all mattresses is required no later than December 15, 2016, to Fort Carson Army Base, 8721 Frank Baldwin Road, Fort Carson, Colorado 80913. The solicitation will be awarded entirely to one responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost. All pricing must be all-inclusive with freight charges, valid for the award term, and submitted in U.S. dollars with no additional charges permitted; bidders must complete and submit all required forms, attachments, and signature pages along with a W-9 form.

The State reserves the right to reject non-responsive bids, including those with illegible responses, incomplete attachments, exceptions to specifications, or requests to change state terms and conditions. Resident bidders may qualify for preference in case of tied bids under Colorado Revised Statute Section 24-103-202.5. Award results will be posted on the Colorado Vendor Self Service Portal within five days of the bid submission deadline. Successful bidders must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability with combined single limits of $1,000,000, automobile liability with combined single limits of $1,000,000, and fire damage coverage, with the State named as an additional insured on all policies. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges are identified in this solicitation. The contract value will be determined by the lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications and requirements.