Used backhoe and Loader

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) issued a Documented Quote (DQ) for the procurement of a single used backhoe and loader unit to be delivered to the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake in Monte Vista, Colorado. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements including a minimum 75 horsepower diesel engine with four-wheel drive, an enclosed cab with heat, a model year of 2004 or newer with fewer than 4,500 machine hours, a backhoe bucket between 12 and 24 inches, and a loader bucket of 1.0 yard or greater in fair condition or better. Vendors must submit quotes by February 4, 2016, via email to brian.hancock@state.co.us or by mail to the North Central Procurement office in Denver, with the primary procurement contact being Brian Hancock at 303.866.5674. Evaluation will be based primarily on price, with all pricing required to be FOB Destination with shipping costs included in the quoted price and firm for the 12-month contract award period. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including make and model information, actual specifications, service maintenance records, and proof of machine hours with their responses. Payment terms must offer at least 45 calendar days, and vendors must confirm their expected delivery timeframe upon purchase order receipt.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible to receive a 5% preference on their bid price, provided they submit required certification documentation. The procurement does not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors. The budget allocation for this equipment purchase is $29,000.00, and the state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities based on available funding. The state will award the contract to whichever response is deemed most advantageous, with price serving as the primary evaluation criterion. No current infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified in this procurement opportunity.