Fresh Eggs - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a Documented Quote (DQ 2026000446) seeking bids for the supply of fresh eggs to support correctional facility kitchens across six service locations: Buena Vista Correctional Complex, Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Central Warehouse, Sterling Correctional Facility, Denver Women's Correctional Facility, and Limon Correctional Facility. Fresh eggs must meet USDA Grade A standards in brown or white varieties, available in medium or large sizes in cases of 15 or 30 dozen, with eggs stamped and dated no more than 17 days prior to delivery and delivered at temperatures not exceeding 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The procurement requires delivery during the week of May 4-8, 2026, with a total order quantity of 300 cases of 30-dozen eggs (or 600 cases for 15-dozen case sizes), with all pricing to be firm and all-inclusive of delivery charges on an FOB Destination basis. Written inquiries were due by April 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, with quote submissions required by April 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MST via bidnetdirect.com/cdoc. The evaluation criteria prioritize price as the primary consideration, alongside sample quality and lead time for delivery, with the Notice of Intent to Award and Purchase Order Execution both estimated for April 30, 2026. Bidders must complete and submit all exhibits A through F, including a W-9 form, required vendor information, price quote on the designated order form, confirmation of no contract performance outside the U.S. or Colorado, and a non-conflict of interest certification.

The procurement does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status, though bidders must certify compliance with Colorado Revised Statutes regarding conflicts of interest and may voluntarily disclose service-disabled veteran-owned small business status. Prior to Purchase Order execution, the awarded bidder must provide proof of Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, an insurance certificate naming the State of Colorado as an additional insured with minimum Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and confirmation of carrier A.M. Best ratings of "A" or better with financial size category VII or better. All contractor personnel delivering goods to CDOC facilities must complete enhanced criminal background investigations within 30 days of award notification, sign consent-to-search authorization forms, and comply with facility security provisions restricting cell phones, cameras, weapons, and contraband items. The document does not specify a budget range or contract award value, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Failure to deliver awarded goods on three separate occasions within the agreed timeframe may result in vendor disqualification from all CDOC solicitations for three years or indefinitely.