DQ #039 weekly produce bid

Sterling Correctional Facility in Sterling, Colorado, located in Lincoln County, is soliciting sealed bids for a weekly produce supply contract under Documented Quote #039. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of fresh produce items including fruits (apples, bananas, oranges, pears, peaches, plums, strawberries, grapes, honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon), vegetables (green cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, zucchini squash, yellow squash, green bell peppers, chopped lettuce salad mix, romaine lettuce, and cucumbers), and specialty items (yams, sweet potatoes, and raspberries). The solicitation specifies detailed product grades, sizes, and packaging requirements for each item, with quantities varying significantly across line items, ranging from 2 boxes of yams to 8,272 pounds of watermelon. Sealed bids must be submitted by facsimile to 970-521-8599 no later than 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2017, with produce delivery required prior to 8:30 AM on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Bidders must complete the bid form with their company name, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), phone number, and authorized agent signature, and must provide extended cost calculations for each line item with a total bid amount or the bid will not be accepted. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis. Quotations may also be submitted via email to Bernie Galvin (bernie.galvin@state.co.us) or Bill Chapman (william.chapman@state.co.us).

The solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The bid documents do not reference existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Similarly, no specific budget range, award value, or pricing guidance is provided in the solicitation materials. The facility's primary contact for inquiries is available at 970-521-8590 extension 719-267-5026, located at 12101 Highway 61, Sterling, Colorado 80751. Interested vendors should note that bids failing to include complete extended cost calculations and total bid amounts will be rejected without consideration.