Rollback Electric Tow Truck

The Colorado Department of Corrections is soliciting proposals for a single Battery Electric Vehicle rollback tow truck for delivery to Canon City under RFP 26-0266, with proposals due July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time and public opening July 10, 2026.

This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options. Written inquiries are due June 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM MT, with responses posted by June 25, 2026 (estimated). A Notice of Intent to Award is expected July 20, 2026, and contract execution is anticipated for August 5, 2026.

The vehicle must be a Battery Electric Vehicle rollback tow truck meeting specified performance and technical requirements including GVWR exceeding 32,000 pounds, active thermal management, and integrated safety systems. Key performance criteria include verified driving range at 20 degrees Fahrenheit and compliance with cold-weather operational standards.

Evaluation criteria weight performance and warranty information (verified cold-weather driving range, telematics or cold-weather test results, chassis timeline, and warranty scope); Total Cost of Ownership over 10 years calculated as acquisition price plus energy costs and maintenance; technical compliance with GVWR and thermal management specifications; serviceability based on proximity of service centers and 24/7 support availability; and company history with reference checks focusing on winter reliability, uptime, and service responsiveness.

Proposal submissions must include the Statement of Work response (Exhibit A), Required Offeror Information (Exhibit B), Colorado Substitute W-9 Form (Exhibit C), Price Proposal (Exhibit D), Contract Performance Outside US or Colorado statement (Exhibit E), and Non-Conflict of Interest certification (Exhibit F). Submissions are made through bidnetdirect.com/cdoc. Awarded offerors must complete CDOC Enhanced Criminal Background Investigation within 30 days and comply with facility security provisions. The State reserves the right to award to multiple offerors if in the best interest of the State. The State is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local use taxes.