Salvajor Waste Collectors - request for quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a request for quote (CAAA 2016001370) for the procurement of Salvajor waste collectors to be delivered to the Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado. The solicitation specifically requests quotes for two waste collector units: one Salvajor Model No. P914 Waste Collector featuring a large top opening designed for pots and pans, and one Salvajor Model No. S914 Waste Collector, a standard pot/pan collector model. Both units must feature stainless steel construction, corrosion-resistant pumps, salvage basins with silverware traps, and automatic shut-off timers. Bidders must submit quote responses via fax or email to Stephanie Diggs, Purchasing Agent, by May 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with all goods required to be received no later than June 30, 2016. Evaluation criteria include cost, projected delivery dates, quality and safety considerations, life-cycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance, bidder qualifications and past performance, and operator training capabilities. Delivery will be FOB-destination with bid prices to include freight costs, and prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website to respond.

This procurement includes a preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado as an evaluation factor in the award determination. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-30 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified by the bidder. The solicitation document does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation materials. Award will be made to the bidder whose response is judged most advantageous to the State based on the established evaluation criteria. The technical point of contact for the procurement is Captain Charles Richard at the Colorado State Penitentiary.