The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is seeking proposals for high-security, automated smart cooler vending equipment to provide 24/7 access to refrigerated fresh food and beverages within correctional facilities. The contract term is from October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential for four one-year renewals. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNetDirect. com by August 17, 2026. Offerors must comply with accessibility requirements and provide proof of insurance. Evaluation will consider hardware security, software capabilities, maintenance, warranty, and cost. Background checks and other security provisions will apply to contractor personnel.
Proposals must be submitted by August 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST. A proposal sent at 4:01 PM MST is considered late.
Comprehensive warranty information is a key evaluation factor. Warranty terms, comprehensive warranty information.
Proposals will be evaluated based on hardware security and AI technology, software and management platform, maintenance, warranty, self-service empowerment, and cost and pricing structure. The evaluation criteria to be used in evaluating the proposals are as follows. . .
Offerors must be qualified to provide the services outlined and comply with accessibility requirements. Any organization that can provide the services as outlined in this solicitation.
Protests must be submitted in writing within ten business days after the aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto. The protest shall be submitted in writing within ten business days after such an aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto.
Disqualification may result from contacting state personnel other than the single point of contact, or failing to submit proposals in the required format or by the deadline. Contact with any other state personnel regarding this procurement, unless specifically authorized by the abovenamed single point of contact, may result in disqualification.
