WASHER AND DRYER - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections, on behalf of the Colorado Correctional Center in Golden, Colorado, issued a Documented Quote Solicitation (CAAA 2016001469) for the procurement of commercial laundry equipment. The solicitation seeks bids for two units: one washer-extractor with 60-65 pound capacity and one 75-pound natural gas dryer, both featuring specific technical specifications detailed in the specification documents. The washer must include Type 304 stainless steel construction, a minimum 9 cubic foot cylinder capacity, at least 15-inch door opening, programmable microprocessor with minimum nine pre-selected programs, multi-speed extraction capability at 300g or higher, variable-speed wash function, and built-in water saver software reducing consumption by 0.2 gallons or more per pound processed. The dryer must feature a 22.4 cubic foot minimum basket capacity, 1200 CFM air displacement, 204,000 Btu/hour heat delivery, separate motors for fan and basket operation, reversible basket with polished perforations, double-wall insulated construction, microprocessor with at least six programmable cycles, and automatic back draft damper. Quoted prices must include removal and trade-in of existing equipment (current 50-pound washer and 75-pound dryer), inside delivery, professional installation with utility connections, on-site demonstration, and minimum two sets of operation and maintenance manuals per machine. Bidders must attend a mandatory site visit on May 19, 2016 at 9:00 AM with advance registration required by May 17, 2016 at 3:00 PM, and quote submissions must be received by May 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM MST via email to maryann.shaw@state.co.us or fax to (719)269-4064. Evaluation factors include cost, quality, safety, security considerations, projected delivery date, life-cycle costs such as energy usage and maintenance, and bidder qualifications and experience. Vendors must provide certified, factory-trained service technicians capable of completing repairs within 48 hours of notification and within 100 miles of the facility.

Preference will be given to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses based in Colorado. All vendors and employees providing services on Colorado Department of Corrections property may be required to undergo criminal background checks and sign a Consent to Search Authorization form, with admittance at the sole discretion of CDOC. Vendors must be registered on the Colorado Vendor Self Service website to respond. The procurement involves trade-in of the existing 50-pound Milnor washer and 75-pound dryer currently in operation at the facility. Payment terms are assumed to be Net-45 days after receipt of goods and invoice unless otherwise specified by the vendor. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, the award will be made to the bidder whose response is most advantageous to the state based on the comprehensive evaluation criteria outlined.