Port of Entry Platform and Portable Scales

The Colorado State Patrol's Port of Entry Section is seeking to procure portable weighing scales through a sole source purchase designation. The procurement covers two NTEP-Certified wireless portable scales: one dual-platform scale (Intercomp LTR788) and one wheel-load hand weigher (Intercomp 788) to enhance static roadside enforcement of commercial vehicle weight compliance. The primary objectives are to assess Gross Vehicle Weight limits, bridge weight restrictions, and tire load ratings to ensure roadway safety and regulatory compliance. The scales must feature commercially available, removable, and rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries with solar charging capabilities, wireless functionality with wired configuration options, and compatibility with existing PT20 CPU technology already deployed in the field. The procurement is a one-time purchase with an approval period from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The posting date was April 3, 2026, with a due date of April 8, 2026, allowing minimal time for potential bidders to submit proposals.

This procurement has been designated as a sole source purchase, restricting the competition to Intercomp based on demonstrated compatibility with existing Port of Entry technology and superior operational advantages over competitors. The justification for sole source designation emphasizes that while competitor Haenni offers a comparable wheel-load weigher, it lacks integration with existing Port of Entry systems, requires out-of-state servicing in Maryland with no local certified technicians, uses proprietary integrated batteries without solar charging capability, and is manufactured and imported from Germany rather than domestically produced. Conversely, Intercomp scales offer domestic manufacturing, local service support in Colorado, compatibility with current investments in wireless semi-portable ramp scale systems, use of commercially available batteries purchasable at retail stores, and incorporation of solar charging technology. The total estimated cost for this procurement is $78,693.52, comprised of $78,230.00 for goods and $463.52 for services, based on Intercomp quotes dated March 27, 2026. The purchasing agent for this procurement is Nancy Guzman, and the request was posted on the VSS electronic procurement system as NPSS1 RBAA 2026*0158.