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 purchase of two (2) 2016 Wide-Track Utility Snowmobiles through Documented Quote (DQ1 2016*0403). The specified equipment must consist of new 4-stroke, 800cc snowmobiles with 80 horsepower, hi/lo range transmission with reverse, 20-inch wide by 154-inch long tracks, factory-mounted hitch, electric start, cargo rack, 10-gallon fuel capacity, and two-person passenger seating capacity. Delivery of both snowmobiles must be completed by December 1, 2015 to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fort Collins Office at 317 West Prospect, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525, with all freight and shipping costs included in the bid pricing. The solicitation was posted on September 25, 2015, with a written inquiry deadline of September 30, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. MST, and bids are due October 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. MST, with award expected by October 9, 2015. Bid responses must include a completed Specification Table, Bid Pricing Sheet with warranty information, and Vendor Information Sheet submitted via email to dnr_cpw_bids@state.co.us, USPS, courier service, or personal delivery to the Procurement Office in Denver. Vendors must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system by the bid closing date to be considered responsive, and the State intends to make multiple awards to different vendors on this solicitation.

This solicitation is designated as a Sole Brand request for new equipment only, with prior approval granted by the Department of Natural Resources Purchasing Director, which may restrict vendor participation to authorized dealers or manufacturers of the specified brand. All bids are submitted F.O.B. Destination and are subject to the Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which establish the foundational legal framework governing the purchase, including safety compliance with OSHA standards, strict adherence to specifications, payment within 45 days of receipt of acceptable products, and indemnification by vendors. The procurement documentation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other protected classifications, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted in the solicitation. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation, though vendors must ensure all pricing includes freight and shipping costs as no separate payment will be provided for these services.