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 Colorado, including Buena Vista Correctional Complex, Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Central Warehouse, Sterling Correctional Facility, Denver Women's Correctional Facility, Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center, and Limon Correctional Facility. The solicitation, identified as DQ CAAA 2026000169, covers 30 different produce items with specific quantity requirements, encompassing a range of fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, oranges, potatoes, and carrots. The procurement is structured as a documented quote (DQ) with deliveries scheduled for November 3rd-5th, 2025, and requires vendors to submit comprehensive documentation including a W-9, vendor information, price proposal, and vendor disclosure statement. All produce must meet current United States Department of Agriculture standards, be properly labeled, and will be subject to product approval and potential sample requests. The evaluation criteria prioritize price as the primary consideration, with additional factors including sample quality and delivery lead time, and the quote submissions are due by October 29th, 2025, at 12:30 PM, with an anticipated award date of October 29th, 2025, at 1:30 PM.

The solicitation includes a 5% preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a statewide goal of awarding at least 3% of contracts by dollar value to such businesses. Vendors must be incorporated or organized in Colorado, maintain a Colorado business presence, and provide certification from an appropriate United States agency. Extensive insurance requirements are mandated, including Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, Protected Information, Professional Liability, and Crime Insurance, with coverage limits ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence. Vendors must also comply with strict ethical standards, including disclosing potential conflicts of interest and submitting to criminal background checks for personnel. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes vendor assistance through the Statewide Equity Office of Supplier Diversity, which provides support with solicitation responses, document interpretation, technical assistance, and bond support. The contract is for a single order with pricing to be all-inclusive, with no additional shipping, surcharges, or taxes to be paid, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation.