CDOC Warehouse Juice Base Concentrate

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Warehouse Operations is soliciting bids for Juice Base Concentrate to be delivered to six warehouse locations across Colorado, including facilities in Ordway, Buena Vista, Canon City, Denver, Limon, and Sterling. The procurement, identified as Documented Quote #2024000283, seeks concentrated juice bases for four specific products: Apple, Cranberry, Orange, and Pineapple, with precise quantity requirements ranging from 700 to 1,600 cases. Vendor proposals must specifically use Ludfords Brand 6+1 pack configuration, with juice concentrates meeting stringent specifications including 20% minimum juice content, vitamin fortification, and fructose-only sweetening. The solicitation requires vendors to provide comprehensive product details, including brand names, item numbers, and unit costs, with orders expected to be placed 4-6 times annually. Evaluation criteria will consider price, past performance, and ability to meet mandatory qualification requirements, with quotes due on February 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time through bidnetdirect.com. The initial contract term is set for one year, approximately from February 16, 2024, through February 15, 2025, with potential for extension at CDOC's discretion.

The state encourages proposals from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, setting a 3% goal for contract awards to such entities. Vendors must comply with numerous administrative requirements, including completing a Vendor Disclosure Statement, providing a W-9, and meeting extensive security protocols for working within correctional facilities. Potential bidders must undergo background checks, adhere to strict facility access restrictions, and comply with state regulations including HIPAA provisions and Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) requirements. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes that no product substitutions or equivalents will be accepted, and vendors must meet current United States Department of Agriculture standards. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement covers approximately 4,150 total cases of juice concentrate across four varieties, with pricing to be all-inclusive and no additional shipping, surcharges, or taxes to be paid. The CDOC reserves the right to award to multiple vendors if determined to be in the state's best interest, providing flexibility in the procurement process.