Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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Colorado Department of Corrections seeks proposals for high-security automated refrigerated vending machines to provide 24/7 fresh food and beverage access in correctional facilities.
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), on behalf of Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi) Canteen, is soliciting proposals from qualified Offerors to furnish high-security, automated "Smart Cooler" vending solutions. These systems are intended to facilitate 24/7 access to refrigerated fresh food and beverages within correctional facilities. While CCi shall... **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2502398.C14934601 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/23/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: If you have questions when responding please contact bidnetdirect vendor support at 800-835-4603 option 2. **Solicitation Number**: RFP 2027000008 **Reference Number**: 0000430616 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Administrative Paper | Please scan W9, Required Vendor Information, Non-Conflict of Interest, and Vendor Disclosure Statement as one file | Yes | No | | Proposal | Documents defining proposal and pricing | Yes | No | **Questions and Answers**: | Question | Answer | |---|---| | Hello 1. how many machines will be expected to purchase 2. is there a certain brand expected | Answered in Addendum 1 | | does it matter if the cooler is made in the us or china? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | What physical security, lock, cabinet, camera-retention, and anti-tamper standards apply? Does CDOC expect the vendor to provide payment processing, or only integration with a CDOC-selected processor? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Shatter-resistant polycarbonate panels — Is this specification mandatory? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Integration with closed-loop facility payment systems (e.g., inmate trust accounts, staff ID badges) — Is this capability mandatory? If so, what is the timeline flexibility for completing integration post-award? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | 24/7 technical help desk for software-related issues — Is live, round-the-clock human support mandatory? Our current model offers in-app support after hours, with human support available during standard business hours (M–F). Would this hybrid model be acceptable, or is dedicated 24/7 human coverage a firm requirement? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Frozen product options — Is this mandatory? Our current units support refrigerated (not frozen) storage; refrigeration can be disabled if room-temperature-only offerings are preferred. Would refrigerated or room-temperature options satisfy this requirement in place of frozen? | Answered in Addendum 1 | **Addendums**: | Addendum | Date | Note | |---|---|---| | Addendum No. 1 | 08/03/2026 10:31 AM EDT | |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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