Truck Toppers, Bed Slides and Running Boards

The State of Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration, Division of Central Services, Fleet Management program seeks qualified vendors to supply and install truck toppers, bed slides, and running boards on five 2015 Ford F350 Extended Cab Long Bed pickup trucks for Denver County and Denver City. The specific deliverables include five A.R.E. Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) series truck caps or approved equivalents, Cargo Glide 1500 HD 70% bed slides, and Luverne Grip Step running boards with bed steps. Vendors must provide vehicle pickup and delivery to metro Denver locations, complete all installations, install weather stripping, and perform all warranty work, with all installations required to be completed by October 30, 2015. Qualifying bidders must submit a Federal Employer Identification Number, proof of Colorado business registration, evidence of participation in either the federal E-Verify program or the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Program, three business references, and appropriate insurance certificates including Commercial General Liability, Garage Keepers, Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation coverage with specified minimum limits. The evaluation criteria prioritizes price as the primary consideration, with awards made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all specifications and requirements. Critical deadlines include a written inquiry deadline of May 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. MDT, bid responses published May 28, 2015, bid submission deadline of June 5, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. MDT, and estimated contract award on June 9, 2015, with the contract term extending from the Purchase Order effective date through December 31, 2015.

A 5% preference applies to certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) during the evaluation process. Pricing must be quoted on a firm basis through December 31, 2015, with payment terms of a minimum of Net 45 days and F.O.B. Destination pricing. The topper structure and paint carry a three-year parts and labor warranty, bed slides provide a five-year factory warranty, and running boards include a one-year manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must comply with the State of Colorado's Purchase Order Terms and Conditions effective January 1, 2009, which establish a 45-day payment timeline from receipt of acceptable products and correct invoice and require full compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, including workers' compensation insurance and intellectual property indemnification obligations. All contract performance is governed by Colorado law with venue in Denver, Colorado, and vendors must submit a completed Vendor Disclosure Statement disclosing any services performed outside the United States or Colorado, along with Form W-9 for tax identification purposes and insurance certificates within seven business days of contract execution.