DQ #1639 weekly produce bid

Sterling Correctional Facility, a Colorado Department of Corrections facility located in Lincoln County, is soliciting competitive bids for a weekly produce supply contract designated as DQ #1662. The procurement seeks pricing quotations for a comprehensive range of fresh produce items including fruits (apples, bananas, oranges, pears, peaches, plums, strawberries, grapes, melons, and raspberries) and vegetables (cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, squash, peppers, lettuce, yams, and cucumbers), with total requested volume reaching 5,017 units across all items measured in cases, boxes, bags, or individual units. Sealed bids must be submitted by 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 6, 2017, 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), with produce delivery required prior to 8:30 AM on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis, requiring the successful bidder to supply all requested items. Bidders must provide unit costs for each produce item that will be extended by the facility to calculate total bid amounts, and submission of a total bid amount is mandatory for bid acceptance. Submission requirements include company name, FEIN, phone number, and authorized agent signature on the provided bid form, with delivery to occur at Sterling Correctional Facility, 12101 Highway 61, Sterling, Colorado 80751.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types, nor do they identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No information regarding contract duration, renewal options, pricing terms, or funding sources is provided in the bid documents. The budget range and possible award value are not disclosed in the materials. Interested bidders should note that no pricing information or other financial terms are specified beyond the requirement to provide unit costs for each produce item, and the facility's evaluation will be based on the total bid amount for all requested items submitted on an all-or-none basis.