1000, CAAA, CIA1, Kosher Margarine, 9-8-15

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a competitive bid solicitation for the procurement of kosher margarine to support inmate nutritional requirements across multiple correctional facilities. The procurement calls for 400 cases of kosher margarine in 5-gram cups, with 900 cups per case, that must be pareve, non-dairy, and certified kosher. Deliverables must be distributed to six Department of Corrections facilities: Central Warehouse in Buena Vista (200 cases), Buena Vista Correctional Complex (20 cases), Sterling Correctional Facility Warehouse (125 cases), Denver Correctional Facility Warehouse (0 cases), Limon Correctional Facility Warehouse (20 cases), and Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility Warehouse (35 cases). All goods must be delivered on or before September 25, 2015. Bidders were required to submit pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis with uniform unit pricing across all facility locations, provide current pack dates, brand and packer information, and kosher certification documentation. Bids were due by September 11, 2015, at 2:00 PM and could be submitted by fax to the Limon Warehouse at 719-775-7636. Vendor completion of terms and authorized representative signature were mandatory requirements, with unsigned bids deemed non-responsive. Questions regarding the solicitation could be directed to Donner Dean at 719-775-7633. The solicitation number was identified as DQ #2016000300.

The solicitation documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documentation. The solicitation does not reference integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. Budget ranges or estimated award values are not disclosed in the posted solicitation materials. Interested vendors should ensure compliance with all kosher certification requirements and delivery logistics to meet the Department of Corrections' specifications and timeline.