Tilting Skillet

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a Documented Quote solicitation (CAAA 2015001320) for the procurement of one tilting skillet to be delivered to San Carlos Correctional Facility in Pueblo, Colorado. The specific deliverable is a Cleveland Range Model No. SEL40T1 PowerPan Tilting Skillet with the following technical specifications: 40-gallon capacity, electric operation with 480v/60/3ph power at 18kW and 21.7 amps, 100-degree tilt cooking feature with manual hand tilt, spring-assisted cover with vent, stainless steel construction with open leg frame, 2-inch tangent draw-off valve, pre-rinse spray head with hose, and tamper-proof exterior panels with protective accessories. Bidders may submit competitive equals if accompanied by adequate product information for evaluation. All bids must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis including freight costs with FOB-destination terms, and payment terms are assumed to be Net-30 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified. The submission deadline is May 1, 2015, at 1:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with responses submitted via fax to 719-269-4064 or email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us. Award evaluation will be based on cost, projected delivery dates, quality of goods, bidder qualifications and experience, and past performance, with the award going to the response most advantageous to the State. The CDOC reserves the right to cancel any order if delivery is not made by the date stated in the quote response.

No set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are specified in this solicitation. Bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website at www.colorado.gov/vss to respond to this opportunity. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the documentation. The solicitation does not disclose a specific budget range or award value, leaving pricing to be determined through competitive bidding among qualified vendors. Mary Ann Shaw, Purchasing Agent, serves as the primary point of contact, with Michael Booker from CDOC Food Service available as the technical point of contact for inquiries.