PMAA, EDPV, Angler Education Rod and Reel Bid FY 16

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, issued a Request for Documented Quotations (DQ1 2016_0497) for Spincast Rod and Reel Combinations to support the Angler Education Program. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for 10,000 rod and reel combination units meeting specific technical requirements, including one-piece solid 4'6" fishing rods with double-foot metal guides and closed-faced reels featuring double pickup line systems and drag control mechanisms. All units must be customized with branded logos for Great Outdoors Colorado and Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Angler Education Program, with particular font specifications required. Bidders were required to submit five sample units at the time of bid submission for approval by the Angler Education Program Coordinator, and pricing must include all freight and shipping costs. The procurement timeline included a written inquiry deadline of October 21, 2015, with bids due October 26, 2015, at 11:00 AM Mountain Standard Time, an expected award date of October 30, 2015, and a delivery deadline of March 10, 2016, to Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 6060 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80216. Award determination was to be based on the best combination of price and product quality as evaluated by the Angler Outreach Coordinator, with a single award intended to one vendor.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documents. All vendors were required to be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system by the bid closing date to be considered responsive. Bid responses were to be submitted via email to dnr_cpw_bids@state.co.us, USPS, courier service, or hand delivery to the Procurement Office at 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203, with required documentation including a completed Specification Table, Bid Pricing Sheet with warranty information, and Vendor Information Sheet. The contract would be governed by Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, requiring compliance with employment eligibility verification under the E-Verify Program and adherence to all state procurement regulations. No specific budget or award value is detailed in the solicitation documents, though the 10,000-unit quantity and March 10, 2016 delivery date represent the scope of the procurement.