Over Laminate Film - request for quote.

This is a Commodity Request for Quote (CFAA 2016000199) issued by the Colorado Department of Corrections for procurement of over laminate film through the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility's Colorado Correctional Industries Tag Plant in Canon City, Colorado. The solicitation seeks 1,500,000 units of 6" x 12", 3 MIL polyester clear over laminate film with permanent adhesive and 54# glassine lay-flat liner featuring two kiss cuts in the liner/carrier sheet. The technical specifications require material composition, adhesive properties, thickness tolerances, and performance standards including clarity, UV resistance, and durability under moisture and temperature variations that meet or exceed industry standards for both hot and cold lamination applications. Bidders must submit proposals via fax to Purchasing Agent Kristina Ireland by August 20, 2015, at 2:00 PM MST, with pricing submitted on a per-unit basis including total cost calculations and freight on an FOB-destination basis. All prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website prior to submission, and samples of proposed products may be required at the bidder's expense for testing and evaluation before final award. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery dates, quality and security considerations, lifecycle costs, bidder qualifications and experience, past performance, and proposed operator training.

Award will be made to the bidder(s) deemed most advantageous to the State, with preference consideration given to certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business status based in Colorado. The solicitation encourages payment terms of less than 30 days with discounts; however, standard payment terms are assumed to be Net-30 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified. Delivery must be made to the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, Colorado Correctional Industries Tag Plant, 275 Highway 50 West, Canon City, Colorado 81212, and the Department reserves the right to cancel any order if delivery is not made by the stated date. Bidders are responsible for monitoring the solicitation during the open bidding period for any modifications or addenda. No specific incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are identified in the available documentation. The solicitation was posted on August 13, 2015, with a due date of August 20, 2015, providing a one-week response window for qualified bidders.