Fresh Eggs - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is soliciting competitive bids through a Documented Quote (DQ 2026-0446) for the procurement of fresh eggs to supply six correctional facility kitchens located in Garfield County and other areas across Colorado. The procurement seeks USDA Grade A fresh eggs in medium or large loose pack format, available in either 15-dozen or 30-dozen cases per carton, with eggs stamped and dated no more than 17 days prior to delivery. The CDOC requires delivery of 300 cases of 30-dozen eggs (or equivalent 600 cases of 15-dozen eggs) during the week of May 4-8, 2026, to six facilities: Buena Vista Correctional Complex, Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Central Warehouse, Sterling Correctional Facility, Denver Women's Correctional Facility, and Limon Correctional Facility. All deliveries must be transported in appropriate containers at temperatures not exceeding 45 degrees Fahrenheit and be F.O.B. Destination, with all pricing all-inclusive of shipping and related costs. Bidders must meet USDA Grade A standards, provide firm pricing valid for the purchase order term, provide samples if required at vendor expense, and maintain Colorado Secretary of State registration or commit to register before contract execution. The written inquiry deadline was April 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MST, and quote submissions must be received by April 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MST via bidnetdirect.com/cdoc, with Notice of Intent to Award and Purchase Order execution estimated for April 30, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose acceptable quote is most advantageous to CDOC, with price as the primary evaluation criterion, followed by sample quality and lead time for delivery.

The solicitation contains no identified set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting response to specific organization types; however, all bidders must comply with comprehensive requirements including Colorado Revised Statutes conflict-of-interest certifications, disclosure of any services or product manufacturing performed outside Colorado or the United States, and attestation of no prior contract defaults or terminations within the past five years. Bidders must complete and submit all exhibits (Exhibits A through F), including a Statement of Work response, Required Vendor Information, Internal Revenue Service W-9 Form, Egg Price Order Form, Contract Performance disclosure, and Non-Conflict of Interest certification, along with proof of Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State and an insurance certificate prior to Purchase Order execution. Mandatory insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and potentially Workers Compensation, Automobile Liability, Protected Information Insurance, Professional Liability, or Crime Insurance depending on the nature of work performed. No incumbent vendor or specific current contractor is listed in the solicitation documents. The budget or award value is not explicitly stated in the procurement documents; however, the cost will be determined competitively based on unit pricing per case submitted by bidders, with all pricing remaining firm during the initial Purchase Order term and no additional surcharges, taxes, or fees reimbursable by CDOC beyond the quoted all-inclusive price.