CDOC Warehouse Fresh Produce Order

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is seeking bids for a weekly fresh produce order to be delivered to six warehouse locations across the state, including facilities in Arkansas Valley, Buena Vista, Denver, Canon City, Limon, and Sterling. The solicitation, numbered DQ CAAA 2026000105, covers a comprehensive produce procurement for a single order week of September 22-24, 2025, with 30 different produce items ranging from apples and bananas to potatoes and cabbage. Vendors must provide produce meeting United States Department of Agriculture standards, with specific requirements for product grade, size, and packaging. The evaluation criteria prioritize price as the primary consideration, with additional factors including sample quality and delivery lead time. Potential vendors must submit a complete documentation package through bidnetdirect.com by September 17, 2025, at 12:30 PM, including a W-9, vendor information form, price proposal, and vendor disclosure statement. All produce must be properly labeled and delivered to specific facilities within designated time windows, and vendors must have their product brands and nutritional specifications pre-approved.

The solicitation includes a preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), offering a 5% quote preference for verified vendors incorporated in Colorado or maintaining a Colorado business presence. Vendors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability, with minimum coverage limits typically set at $1,000,000 per occurrence. Contractors must undergo criminal background checks and comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act standards. The procurement includes specific administrative restrictions, such as limitations on electronic devices within correctional facilities and mandatory disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. While the pricing document shows placeholder $0.00 values, the total order encompasses quantities ranging from 0 to 615 units per item, with Russet potatoes representing the largest volume at 615 bags. The Statewide Equity Office of Supplier Diversity offers additional support resources for potential vendors, including technical assistance and bond program access.