PMAA/INVS_CD3 Cleaning Stations

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) department, operating under the Colorado Department of Natural Resources Purchasing Office, seeks to procure waterless boat cleaning systems through a Notice of Proposed Sole Source procurement to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The procurement includes eight trailer-mounted systems equipped with non-motorized technology, off-grid 500W solar arrays, battery and DC inverter systems, IoT controllers, blower systems, wet/dry vacuums, tethered brushes, marine LED lights, and backup 120V plug-in recharge options, along with 40 fixed units featuring similar functionality without power or internet connectivity. Additional deliverables include accessories such as solar panel highway mesh covers, spare hand tool kits, custom exterior kiosk wraps, wayside solar winter covers, software setup, and annual maintenance fees. The primary objective is to obtain boater-operated waterless watercraft cleaning systems specifically designed to prevent aquatic invasive species transmission. CPW has justified the sole source determination based on research indicating no other known manufacturers produce equivalent equipment, and the learning curve and development timeline required for alternative vendors would be prohibitive to program goals. The solicitation number is NPSS1 PMAA 2026*0139, posted on March 19, 2026, with a due date of March 24, 2026. Vendors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit a one-page cover letter via email to Jeanette Stroud at Jeanette.Stroud@state.co.us with the solicitation number in the subject line.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. A Purchase Order will be issued as soon as practical, with the sole source procurement end date of June 30, 2026. The budgeted amount for this procurement is approximately $552,945.00 for all goods and services, representing the total award value for qualified vendors capable of supplying the specified waterless cleaning station systems and associated components.