Spiral Dough Mixer for FCF - See attached documet

The Colorado Department of Corrections Purchasing Office is soliciting bids for the acquisition of a Spiral Dough Mixer at Fremont Correctional Facility (FCF) located in Canon City, Colorado. The procurement seeks a Doyon Baking Equipment Model AEF 150 Packed spiral dough mixer or a competitive equivalent meeting specific technical specifications, including a 525-pound dough capacity, programmable digital controls, stationary stainless steel bowl with safety guard, dual motors (10 HP and 2 HP), 208-240/60/3-phase power capability at 32 amps with NEMA 12-30P connector, and dimensions of 58.75 inches height by 38.63 inches width by 66.00 inches depth. The equipment must be delivered FOB destination with freight prepaid to the facility at 57500 E Highway 50 & Evans Boulevard, Canon City, Colorado. Bids are due by Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with submissions accepted via email to melissa.baca@state.co.us or by fax to 719-269-4064. Technical inquiries regarding specifications should be directed to Dan Strawn at 719-269-5012, while general bidding questions should be addressed to Purchasing Agent Melissa Baca at 719-269-4309. Award will be made to the bidder whose response is deemed most advantageous to the State based on evaluation criteria including cost, projected delivery dates, quality and safety considerations, lifecycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance, bidder qualifications and experience, past performance, and proposed operator training.

All bidders must comply with Colorado Department of Corrections rules and regulations, including mandatory background checks and consent to search requirements for any contractor or employee accessing CDOC facilities, and must acknowledge strict prohibitions on contraband items including tobacco products, cell phones, cameras, alcohol, and illegal drugs on Department premises. The procurement includes consideration for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status based in Colorado as an evaluation factor. The State's standard payment terms are Net-30 days after receipt of goods and acceptance of invoice, with early payment discounts considered as a cost factor only if offered within a 30-day period. No incumbent vendors or budget range has been identified in the solicitation documentation.