Refrigeration Trainer

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Education Department issued a Documented Quote Solicitation (CAAA 2016000925) for the procurement of refrigeration laboratory training equipment to support its educational programs. The procurement seeks two Hampden H-ACTK-1-BMF Refrigeration Trainers, each equipped with thermostatic expansion valves, R134a refrigerant charge, suction and discharge gauges, four temperature wells for student experimentation, evaporator and condenser enclosures with integrated heater and controls, and specifications requiring 120V operation at 10-15 amps with 60Hz frequency. All equipment must be factory assembled and charged, include comprehensive operating instructions and wiring diagrams, and carry a one-year manufacturer warranty. Bidders may submit competitive equal proposals that meet or exceed the specified model's performance and features. The submission deadline is January 25, 2016, at 1:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with quotes to be submitted via email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us or by fax to 719-269-4064, with delivery required to 2862 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906. Bid prices must include freight costs on an FOB-Destination basis. Award evaluation will consider cost, equipment quality and safety considerations, projected delivery date and availability, lifecycle costs including energy usage and maintenance requirements, and bidder qualifications and experience.

Prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website to submit responses. The State prioritizes consideration of Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado as part of its evaluation criteria. Contractors and their employees providing services on CDOC property are subject to criminal background checks and must comply with all prohibitions on tobacco and contraband items within CDOC facilities. The procurement assumes Net-45 payment terms unless otherwise specified by the bidder, though payment terms of less than 45 days may be considered if accompanied by appropriate discounts. Award notifications will be posted on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website following the bid submission deadline of January 25, 2016. No specific budget range or award value was published in the solicitation documentation.