1000, caaa, avcf, chips & shells, 16AV027

The State of Colorado, Department of Agriculture, issued a quote request for food products needed at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility (AVCF) Warehouse located in Ordway, Colorado. This procurement solicits quotations for two specific items: 20 cases of tostada shells (corn, 5.5"-6" size, bulk pack containing 160-200 shells per case) and 55 cases of tortilla chips (plain, unsalted, round, with six two-pound bulk packages per case). Preferred brands include Pancho Villa or Casa Solano for tostada shells and Mission brand for tortilla chips, with equal product substitutes acceptable upon vendor discretion. All pricing must be submitted on a FOB Destination, Prepaid basis with freight and fuel surcharges included in the unit cost. Quotations were due via fax by October 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM, directed to purchasing agent Nick Baca at 719-267-5022 or nick.baca@state.co.us with a copy to earl.aragon@state.co.us. The anticipated delivery date for all goods was on or before November 13, 2015.

The procurement document does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting which organizations may respond to this quote request. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Responding vendors are required to provide standard company information including name, address, telephone, fax, email, FEIN number, proposed shipping date, and payment terms. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available materials, though vendors must itemize pricing by unit cost for each of the two product categories requested.