Fresh Eggs - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), acting on behalf of Grand County, issued a Documented Quote (DQ 2026000464) on May 1, 2026, for the procurement of fresh eggs to supply four correctional facility kitchens: Buena Vista Correctional Complex, Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Central Warehouse, and Sterling Correctional Facility. The procurement seeks U.S. Grade A eggs in brown or white varieties, available in medium or large loose pack configurations, in either 15-dozen or 30-dozen case quantities, with USDA inspection certification and stamps dated no more than 17 days prior to delivery. A total of 210 cases of 30-dozen eggs (or 420 cases of 15-dozen eggs) must be delivered during the week of May 11-15, 2026, to the designated facilities with all shipments FOB Destination and maintained at no more than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. All pricing must be itemized, all-inclusive with no additional shipping charges or taxes, and remain firm during the purchase order term. The written inquiries deadline is May 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MST, with quote submissions due by May 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. MST through Bidnet Direct (bidnetdirect.com/cdoc). The notice of intent to award and purchase order execution are both estimated for May 7, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize price and cost as the primary consideration, with secondary factors including sample quality and lead time for delivery. Bidders must submit all exhibits (A through F), including a Statement of Work, vendor information, W-9 form, price quote, contract performance disclosure, and non-conflict of interest certification, and must complete enhanced criminal background investigations within 30 days of award notification.

The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations; however, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses must submit U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs certification documentation with their proposals. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. All bidders must be registered with the Colorado Secretary of State and in the CORE system through Vendor Self Service (www.colorado.gov/vss) before the CDOC can execute a purchase order. Vendors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate, with all insurance providers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of "A" or better and a financial size of VII or better. Certificates of insurance must be provided within seven business days following contract execution. Failure to deliver awarded goods on three separate occasions within the agreed timeframe may result in vendor disqualification from future CDOC solicitations for three years or indefinitely. No specific budget or award value range is identified in the solicitation documents, as pricing is to be determined through competitive bidding based on vendor quotes for the specified quantities and delivery requirements.