Pass-thru heated cabinet - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote for the procurement of two Master Bilt Pass-Thru Heated Cabinet units (Model # MPW558SSS/8 or equal) to be delivered to Limon Correctional Facility located at 49030 State Hwy 71, South Limon, CO 80826. Each cabinet features two sections with 55.7 cubic feet capacity, four half solid doors on both sides, three shelves per section, stainless steel construction on the front, sides and doors with galvanized steel top and bottom, a digital thermometer, an operating temperature range of 1800 to 2000°F, 3,000 watts power consumption, and 115v/208v/60/1 electrical specifications with 13.7 amps at 6" black legs. Qualified bidders must submit sealed quotes by December 21, 2016, at 2:00 PM MT via email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us or fax to (719) 269-4064, with dock delivery required. All bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website and provide proof of General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Worker's Compensation coverage as required by law prior to award. The evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery date, quality and safety considerations, lifecycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance, and bidder qualifications and experience. Bid prices should be submitted on a per-unit basis including freight costs under FOB-destination terms, with payment terms assumed to be Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified.

The solicitation contains a set-aside consideration for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business status as an evaluation factor, though this does not appear to be a mandatory restriction limiting competition. The Colorado Department of Corrections reserves the right to award to a single bidder or divide the award among multiple bidders and may subject successful bidders to criminal background checks and consent to search authorizations for facility access. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. All respondents must comply with Colorado's procurement regulations and possess the necessary qualifications and insurance coverage to perform the delivery and installation requirements specified in the solicitation.