Tempered Glass - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Purchasing Office issued Invitation for Bid CFAA 2017000131 on December 1, 2016, for tempered glass products to support the Colorado Correctional Industries (CCI) Furniture Shop located at the Fremont Correctional Facility in Garfield County. The procurement solicits bids for six distinct tempered glass items with approximate quantities totaling approximately 6,000 units, including clear tempered glass for doors and shelves with specified dimensions and finishes. Prospective bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website to respond, and all deliveries must be made within 10 working days of order placement directly to the CCI Furniture Shop using FOB-Destination pricing that includes freight costs. The bid submission deadline is December 14, 2016, at 4:00 PM MT, with sealed proposals submitted by mail or hand delivery to the CDOC Purchasing Office in Canon City, Colorado. The contract term runs from January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017, with options for four additional one-year renewal periods subject to written acceptance by both parties. Award will be made to the low bidder(s) whose response meets the solicitation's terms and specifications, with the CDOC reserving the right to divide awards among multiple bidders if deemed in the state's best interests. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice, though bidders may propose alternative terms, with discounted payment terms encouraged.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. Contractors and their employees may be subject to CDOC criminal background checks and must comply with facility access requirements and prohibitions on tobacco and contraband items. The quantities specified in the solicitation are approximate with no guaranteed order amounts; items will be furnished on an as-needed basis by phone or fax order from CCI personnel. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Award notifications will be posted on the Colorado VSS website following the bid submission deadline. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the solicitation documents.