Plastic Bags - request for quote.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Central Canteen, located in Canon City, Colorado, is soliciting bids through a request for quote process for the procurement of three types of plastic bags with specific technical requirements. The procurement includes 700 cases of 22" x 26" clear vented plastic bags at 2.5 mil thickness (250 bags per case), 100 cases of 12" x 18" clear non-vented plastic bags at 1.1 mil thickness (2,000 bags per case), and 700 cases of 22" x 34" clear vented plastic bags at 2.5 mil thickness (250 bags per case). All items must meet minimum standards for dart impact, elongation, and tear strength, with delivery required on an as-needed basis through March 31, 2016. Prospective bidders must submit sealed bids via fax to 719-269-4064 by March 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM MST and must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website to respond. Bid prices must include all freight costs with FOB-destination delivery, and payment terms are anticipated to be Net-30 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified. Award will be made to the bidder offering the most advantageous response based on evaluation criteria including cost, projected delivery dates, quality and safety considerations, lifecycle costs, bidder qualifications and past performance, and preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.

The procurement includes a preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado; however, no explicit set-aside restrictions limiting competition to specific organization types are mentioned. The CDOC reserves the right to request product samples at the bidder's expense for testing and evaluation prior to final award and reserves the right to cancel any order if delivery is not made by the date stated in the quote response. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation; rather, the award will be determined competitively based on the quoted pricing and evaluation factors outlined. Prospective bidders may contact Kristina Ireland, the designated Purchasing Agent, at 719-269-4059 for additional information regarding this procurement opportunity.