PMAA-2016-3430-Out for Bid & Sole Brand-2 Snowmobiles

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, is soliciting competitive quotations for the procurement of two (2) new 2016 Wide-Track Utility Snowmobiles through a Documented Quote (DQ) process issued on September 14, 2015. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements including a 4-stroke engine with 800cc displacement and 80 horsepower, hi/lo range transmission with reverse, a 20-inch wide by 154-inch long track, factory-mounted hitch, two-person capacity with passenger seat, 10-gallon fuel capacity, electric start, and cargo rack. The snowmobiles must be delivered FOB Destination to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fort Collins Office (317 West Prospect, Fort Collins, CO 80525) no later than December 1, 2015. Vendors must submit complete bid responses including the specification table, bid pricing sheet with warranty information, and vendor information sheet via email, USPS, courier service, or personal delivery to the Procurement Office at 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203. All pricing must include freight and shipping costs, as the State will not reimburse shipping separately. The written inquiry deadline was September 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST, with answers posted by September 17, 2015 at 5:00 PM MST, and bids were due September 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM MST, with an expected award date of September 28, 2015. The State intends to make multiple awards to different vendors on this solicitation, and vendors must be registered on the Vendor Self-Service (VSS) website by the bid closing deadline to be considered responsive.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are detailed in the available solicitation documents. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including participation in the E-Verify Program or Department program for employment eligibility verification, and must accept Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions as part of their bid submission. The agreement incorporates Colorado Uniform Commercial Code provisions regarding warranties and grants the State sole discretion in determining quality equals and the right to inspect at all reasonable times. Payment terms require the State to pay vendors within 45 days of receipt of products and a correct invoice, with interest accruing at the statutory rate beginning on the 46th day for unpaid balances. The State is exempt from all federal excise taxes and state and local sales and use taxes. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the solicitation documents; however, the procurement is for two snowmobiles with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process.