Tilting Steam Jacketed Kettles - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a documented quote solicitation for the procurement of two Cleveland Range Model KGL-80-T tilting steam jacketed kettles, each with 80-gallon capacity, 2/3 steam jacket design, natural gas operation, and floor-mounted control console with stainless steel exterior finish. The kettles must include a correctional package with tamper-resistant features suitable for facility operations. Delivery is required to the Denver Women's Correctional Facility at 3600 Havana Street, Denver, Colorado, with dock delivery only. Bidders must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website and submit bids by December 18, 2015, at 1:00 PM MST via email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us or fax to 719-269-4064. Bid prices must be submitted on a per-unit basis and include all freight costs on an FOB-destination basis, with payment terms assumed to be Net-45 days unless otherwise specified. The Department will evaluate bids based on cost, quality and safety considerations, projected delivery dates, lifecycle costs including energy usage and maintenance, bidder qualifications and experience, and certified status as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business based in Colorado; competitive equals to the specified manufacturer and model are permitted if adequate product information is provided.

Contractors and their employees may be required to undergo criminal background checks and sign Consent to Search Authorization forms for facility access. The solicitation includes a preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado, though no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types are indicated. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The Department reserves the right to divide the award among multiple bidders if deemed in the State's best interest and to cancel orders if delivery is not completed by the stated delivery date. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials.