Metal Products - CCi

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is issuing an RFP to establish a pre‑qualified vendor list for the supply of metal products to its correctional facilities, primarily the Fremont Correctional Facility in Canon City. No contracts will be awarded from this RFP; instead, successful vendors will be eligible to compete on future as‑needed Request for Quotes (RFQs) for metal goods. The solicitation outlines a virtual pre‑proposal meeting, a written‑inquiry deadline, and a bid submission deadline, after which bids will be opened virtually. Vendors must submit required exhibits (Statement of Work, vendor information, W‑9, pricing, etc.) via BidnetDirect and must be registered on Colorado’s Vendor Self‑Service system. The anticipated purchase‑order period for any future orders runs from mid‑December 2026 through late June 2027. • Purpose: create a qualified supplier list for metal products (e.g., hardware, fixtures, structural components). • Location of delivery: Fremont Correctional Facility, Canon City, CO. • Key dates: Publication 21 Oct 2026, Pre‑proposal meeting 29 Oct 2026, Questions due 9 Nov 2026, Bid deadline 12 Nov 2026, Public opening 20 Nov 2026. • Submission method: electronic only via BidnetDirect; must include Exhibits A‑F and attachments. • Evaluation criteria: completeness, pricing, ability to deliver U.S.–made metal products, past performance, compliance with PO terms. • Contract term for future PO’s: approx. 6‑7 months (Dec 2026 – Jun 2027). • No mandatory site visit; pre‑bid meeting optional. • Primary contact: Sheila Lucero, Purchasing Manager ([email protected]).