Pmaa, tral, 2014; FY15 fall snowmobile purchase

The State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, issued Invitation for Quote (DQ1 2015*694) for the procurement of four new Polaris snowmobiles to support operations in Denver County and Denver City. The solicitation specifically requires three 2015 Polaris 600 RMK 155 snowmobiles and one 2015 Polaris 800 PRO RMK 155 snowmobile, with detailed specifications for engine type, suspension, features, and dimensions. Delivery must occur to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Littleton Office Center at 13787 South Highway 85, Littleton, CO 80125, with a preferred delivery date of no later than January 12, 2015. Bids were due by December 30, 2014, at 11:00 AM (MST), with all written inquiries required to be submitted via email to DNR_CPW_Bids@state.co.us, with questions and responses posted on the ColoradoVSS website. Responsive bids required submission of a Vendor Information sheet, Bid Pricing Sheet, warranty details, mileage from the vendor's service center to the delivery location, proposed delivery date, and acceptance of Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. Prospective vendors were required to be registered on Vendor Self-Service (VSS) at the time of award, or alternatively submit a completed W-9 form. Pricing submissions must include all freight and shipping costs, with the State assuming no responsibility for shipping expenses, and the State reserved the right to make multiple awards to different vendors if necessary.

The solicitation documents do not indicate any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the procurement materials. The solicitation requires vendors to comply with Colorado Cyber Security Policies, maintain workers' compensation and unemployment insurance as required by law, and submit employment eligibility verification through the E-Verify Program. Vendors are classified as independent contractors, and all work products and deliverables become the exclusive property of the State. Payment terms provide for compensation within 45 days of receipt of acceptable products and a correct invoice, with interest accruing at the rate specified in CRS 24-30-202(24) beginning on the 46th day for unpaid balances. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement materials.