RBAA, BFLT Vehicle lighting and equipment for F150

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) Procurement Office issued a Documented Quote (DQ) solicitation on March 16, 2017, for vehicle lighting and equipment packages to outfit nine 2017 Ford F150 trucks for the Colorado State Patrol, with potential for additional packages for model years 2018 and 2019. The procurement requires a single vendor capable of supplying all components, including lighting systems from manufacturers such as Whelen, Sound Off, and D&R Electronics, as well as console and mounting equipment from Setina and Havis, with all items specified by exact manufacturer part numbers and no substitutes permitted. Bidders must submit pricing on an FOB Destination basis to Golden, Colorado, with shipping costs included in the total price, and must provide individual vehicle pricing and a total package price for all nine vehicles. Key deadlines include vendor inquiries due by March 21, 2017, responses to inquiries posted by March 22, 2017, and bid submissions due by March 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. MST, with an estimated award date of March 29, 2017. The award period runs from April 3, 2017 through June 30, 2018, with an optional extension through June 30, 2020, and delivery time will be considered in the award determination. Invoices are due ten business days after receipt of goods, with the State allowing 45 days for payment.

The State of Colorado has established a 5% preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that are certified by the Center for Veteran Enterprise and meet Colorado residency requirements. Bidders must be in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State and must submit a completed cover page, quote itemization sheet, and all supporting documentation via email. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information was specified in the solicitation documents. The CDPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and no specific budget or award value was disclosed in the available documentation, though the scope involves nine complete vehicle lighting and equipment packages with potential future expansion to additional model years.