PMAA, Various Parks, Firewood for Resale Solicitation

The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB1 2016_0230) on behalf of the State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources for the procurement of firewood for resale across multiple state parks located in Denver County and Denver City jurisdictions. The solicitation seeks competitive quotations for approximately 39,400 bundles of firewood to be delivered to six designated geographic areas throughout Colorado, with individual parks requiring between 600 and 7,200 bundles depending on facility demand. Each firewood bundle must meet strict specifications: minimum dimensions of 16 inches long by 10 inches wide by 0.75 cubic feet in volume, containing 6-9 pieces of dry, burnable wood wrapped in sturdy packaging with an attached handle capable of supporting the bundle's weight. Vendors must deliver loads ranging from 240 to 600 bundles on pallets within five days of receiving delivery orders, with all shipping costs included in the bid price (F.O.B. Destination). Up to six awards may be made to different vendors, with an initial contract term of 12 months and the option for the State to renew for up to four additional 12-month periods, not to exceed five years total. Responsive bidders must submit a completed Specification Table, Bid Pricing Sheet with costs for full loads, partial loads, and per-bundle prices for additional orders, Vendor Information Sheet, and W-9 form. The written inquiry deadline was February 11, 2016, with bids due on February 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM (MST), and award expected by February 26, 2016. Pricing must remain firm for the first 12 months, with any subsequent rate adjustments not exceeding the average of 12 months of Consumer Price Index rates for the West Urban Region or five percent, whichever is less.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) registered with the Center for Veteran Enterprise are eligible to receive a five percent preference on their bid price, and resident bidder preferences apply per Colorado statute. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement does not reference existing technology infrastructure requiring integration, as this is a straightforward goods delivery contract. The solicitation does not specify a total contract value or budget range; instead, pricing will be determined competitively through the bidding process based on the submitted rates for bundles across the six delivery areas. No specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides beyond the SDVOSB preference were noted in the solicitation materials.