1000, CAAA, CIA1, Kosher Margarine, 05-26-15

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a competitive bid solicitation on May 26, 2015, for the procurement of kosher margarine to support correctional facilities across the state. The agency sought 340 cases of kosher margarine in 5-gram cups (900 cups per case), requiring the product to be Pareve, non-dairy, with current pack dating and valid kosher certification. Delivery was mandated to six Department of Corrections locations by June 17, 2015: the Central Warehouse in Buena Vista (200 cases), Buena Vista Correctional Complex (20 cases), Sterling Correctional Facility Warehouse (35 cases), Denver Correctional Facility Warehouse (30 cases), Limon Correctional Facility Warehouse (30 cases), and Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility Warehouse (25 cases). Bids were due by May 29, 2015, at 2:00 PM and required submission via fax to the Limon Warehouse location. All pricing was to be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis with uniform pricing across all delivery locations, and vendors were required to provide brand and packer information along with complete vendor information forms, including company name, authorized signature, contact details, and FEIN. Inquiries regarding the solicitation were directed to Donner Dean at 719-775-7633, and the absence of a signature on the bid form would render the quote non-responsive.

The bid solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, disadvantaged business enterprise preferences, or incumbent vendor information. Similarly, no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available procurement documentation. The solicitation does not identify specific budget ranges or award values, though pricing would be determined through the competitive bidding process based on submitted quotes for the 340 cases of kosher margarine. No information regarding existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or other special qualifications beyond kosher certification and product specifications is provided in the available documents.