DQ #014 weekly produce bid

Sterling Correctional Facility in Sterling, Colorado (Lincoln County) is soliciting competitive bids for a weekly produce delivery under Documented Quote #014. The procurement requires vendors to supply a comprehensive selection of fresh produce including fruits (apples, bananas, oranges, pears, peaches, plums, strawberries, grapes, cantaloupes, honeydew melons, and watermelon) and vegetables (green cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, zucchini squash, yellow squash, green bell peppers, chopped lettuce salad mix, romaine lettuce, yams, and cucumbers) in specified quantities ranging from as few as 24 boxes of bananas to as many as 6,373 pounds of watermelon. Bidders must submit sealed quotations including unit costs and extended costs for all line items by 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 13, 2017, with delivery required prior to 8:30 AM on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Submissions must be submitted via fax to 970-521-8599 or 303-207-2733, or via email to Bernie Galvin (bernie.galvin@state.co.us) or Bill Chapman (william.chapman@state.co.us). All bidders must provide their company name, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), phone number, and authorized agent signature. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis, with pricing evaluation conducted competitively among responsive and responsible bidders.

The procurement documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other protected classes, nor do they specify any restrictions on vendor eligibility beyond standard business registration requirements. No incumbent vendor information, current contract details, or existing contractual relationships are identified in the solicitation materials. The total contract value or budget range for this produce procurement is not disclosed in the available documents, indicating that the award will be determined solely by competitive bidding with the lowest responsive and responsible bid receiving selection.