PMAA, 5503, Batwing Mower

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, issued a Request for Documented Quotations (DQ) for the procurement of a single new 20-foot Batwing Mower (PMAA 5503) to be delivered to the Hillrose Shop in Hillrose, Colorado. The mower must meet specific technical requirements including a 240-inch cutting width, 1-16 inch cutting height adjustment, dual-overlap blades with blade tip speeds of 186-185 mph, air-cushioned suspension with shock absorbers, and a five-year warranty on gear boxes. The equipment must be newly manufactured, compatible with 75 hp tractors operating at 1000 rpm, and weigh approximately 7,350 pounds, with a required service center for warranty support located within 100 miles of Hillrose, Colorado. All pricing must include freight and shipping costs, as the State bears no responsibility for these expenses. Bids were due March 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM MST, with award expected by 5:00 PM MST on March 6, 2015, and delivery required by April 1, 2015. Written inquiries regarding the solicitation were accepted until February 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM MST, with responses posted by February 27, 2015. Vendors were required to be registered with the Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system by the bid closing date and submit completed Vendor Information Sheets and Bid Pricing Sheets via VSS, email, USPS, courier services, or personal delivery to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Procurement Office in Denver.

The solicitation documents provided do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organizational types, nor do they identify incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The purchase order terms and conditions establish that vendors must be independent contractors responsible for their own employment taxes and insurance, comply with federal and state employment laws, and participate in either the E-Verify Program or the Department program to confirm employment eligibility. The State of Colorado is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales and use taxes and will not reimburse vendors for such taxes. Payment terms provide for settlement within 45 days of receipt of products and correct invoice, with interest accruing thereafter at the rate specified in CRS 24-30-202(24). No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation materials.