Fresh Eggs - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is soliciting bids through a Documented Quote (DQ 2026000435) for the procurement of fresh eggs to supply correctional facility kitchens at Sterling Correctional Facility and Denver Women's Correctional Facility. The solicitation seeks U.S. Grade A eggs (brown or white) in medium or large loose pack configurations, packaged in either 15 or 30 dozen cases per case, with USDA inspection certification and stamped dates not exceeding 17 days prior to delivery. Deliveries must be made during the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, with eggs maintained at temperatures not exceeding 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and pricing must be itemized, all-inclusive with no additional charges for shipping, surcharges, or taxes. The total order quantity consists of 120 cases of 30-dozen packs (or 240 cases if 15-dozen packs are offered) to be split between Denver Women's Correctional Facility (30 dozen cases) and Sterling Correctional Facility (90 dozen cases). Award will be made via Purchase Order to the responsible bidder whose acceptable quote is most advantageous to the CDOC, with price and cost as the primary award considerations, though sample quality and lead time for delivery may also be evaluated. The written inquiry deadline is April 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, and all quotes must be submitted by April 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. MST, with the Notice of Intent to Award and Purchase Order execution also scheduled for April 23, 2026. All bidders must complete and submit Exhibits A through G, including the Statement of Work, Required Vendor Information, W-9 form, Egg Price Order Form, Non-Conflict of Interest certification, Contract Performance Outside of the US disclosure, and Administrative Information, and must be registered with BidnetDirect to submit quotes.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) certified through appropriate United States agencies receive a 5% price preference in the evaluation process. No specific incumbent vendors or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation documents; however, all bidders must comply with Colorado Secretary of State registration requirements, provide proof of Good Standing with the state, and comply with state tax compliance certifications. Vendors must also obtain CORE registration, provide certificates of insurance meeting specified requirements (including Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate), and comply with enhanced criminal background investigation requirements for any personnel accessing correctional facilities. Additionally, all contractor personnel must undergo CDOC criminal background checks and sign consent-to-search authorizations before accessing any correctional facility, with restrictions on prohibited items including cell phones, cameras, tablets, laptops, tobacco, vapes, weapons, and contraband. The solicitation does not specify a total budget value or award amount; rather, the Purchase Order will cover ordered quantities delivered during the specified delivery week, with pricing to remain firm throughout the initial Purchase Order term. No existing technology integration, incumbent contractor information, or specific funding amounts are identified in the available procurement documents.