Security Cameras and Equipment - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued Request for Quote (RFQ) CAAA 2017001117 on March 21, 2017, for security cameras and equipment to be delivered to four correctional facilities: Buena Vista Correctional Facility, Colorado State Penitentiary, Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, and Trinidad Correctional Facility. The procurement includes outdoor security cameras from Bosch Security Systems (720TVL and 700TVL models with varifocal lenses), Pelco Spectra IV SL dome cameras with 23X optical zoom, Dedicated Micros advanced hybrid DVR systems with storage capacities ranging from 3TB to 6TB, video baluns and connectors, AC power supplies, and approximately 4,000 linear feet of CAT5E cabling in specified colors. Bidders must submit responses by March 27, 2017, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via email to stephanie.diggs@state.co.us or by fax to 719-269-4064. All prices must be submitted on an FOB-destination basis with freight costs included, and prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website prior to submission. Evaluation factors include cost, projected delivery dates, quality and security considerations, life-cycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance, and bidder qualifications and experience. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified by the bidder, with terms of less than 45 days without discount incentives potentially deemed unacceptable.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though service-disabled veteran-owned small business status is a consideration factor in the evaluation process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to manufacturer specifications and model numbers due to department-wide standardization requirements, with no substitutes accepted for most items except those specifically marked "or equal." Technical contacts are designated for each facility location to assist bidders with inquiries. The CDOC reserves the right to divide the award among multiple bidders if deemed beneficial to the State. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.