Pmaa, 2017, 5614, no-till grain/grass drill for srswa

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, is soliciting bids for the procurement of one new, fully assembled no-till grain/grass drill to be delivered to the South Republican State Wildlife Area in Burlington, Colorado. The equipment must be an 8-foot, 3-box system no-till drill featuring 13 row openers spaced 7.5 inches apart, equipped with a Category II hitch, hydraulic lift assist wheels, a ground drive system with 4-speed gearbox, and three seed boxes with specified capacities (16-bushel main box, 1.92-bushel small seed box, and 8-bushel native grass box). The drill must be delivered fully assembled and in working order by December 1, 2016. Bidders must submit completed Bid Pricing and Specification Verification forms, a Vendor Information Page, a W-9 form, and proof of automobile liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per accident combined single limit via email, USPS, courier, or personal delivery. Written inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted by September 29, 2016 at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with responses posted by September 30, 2016, and bids are due October 4, 2016 at 3:00 PM MST, with award expected by October 6, 2016. The solicitation includes all associated costs, including delivery, trade-in value, and discounts in the final bid price, and vendors should specify warranty time period and coverage in their proposals.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility are noted in the solicitation documents. However, the State of Colorado indicates a preference for dealerships registered on the Colorado Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system and strongly prefers that the dealership providing support be located within 50 miles of the South Republican State Wildlife Area to ensure adequate service and maintenance access. The awarded bidder will receive a Purchase Order incorporating all associated bid documents and Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which the vendor must accept without modifications. The vendor will be designated as an independent contractor responsible for compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, including employment eligibility verification through the E-Verify Program and occupational safety requirements. No incumbent vendors or budget range are specified in the solicitation documents; however, the final contract value will be determined by the lowest responsive bid that meets all technical specifications and requirements outlined in the solicitation.