SCF PRODUCE BID DQ #2018 - 039.xls

This is a produce bid solicitation document for Sterling Correctional Facility in Sterling, Colorado. The bid requests pricing for a comprehensive range of fresh produce items including fruits (apples, bananas, oranges, pears, peaches, plums, strawberries, grapes, honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon), vegetables (green cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, zucchini squash, yellow squash, green bell peppers, chopped lettuce salad mix, romaine lettuce, and cucumbers), and specialty items (yams, sweet potatoes, and raspberries). The solicitation specifies product grades, sizes, and packaging requirements for each item, with quantities varying significantly—ranging from 2 boxes of yams to 8,272 pounds of watermelon. Sealed bids must be submitted by facsimile to 970-521-8599 no later than 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2017, with produce delivery required prior to 8:30 AM on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis.

Bidders must complete the bid form with their company name, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), phone number, and authorized agent signature, and must provide extended cost calculations for each line item with a total bid amount entered or the bid will not be accepted. The solicitation does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, or funding sources. No information regarding incumbent vendors, site visits, or pre-bid conferences is included in this document.