Fresh Produce - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a Documented Quote solicitation (DQ 2026000390) for fresh produce supplies to be delivered to seven correctional facilities and a central warehouse across Colorado. The procurement seeks competitive quotes for approximately 30 line items of fresh produce including fruits (apples, bananas, cantaloupes, oranges, pears, watermelons, honeydew melons, and peaches) and vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, bell peppers, radishes, tomatoes, yams, zucchini, and squash), with staggered deliveries scheduled for April 13-15, 2026, to Buena Vista Correctional Complex, Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Sterling Correctional Facility, Denver Women's Correctional Facility, Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center, Limon Correctional Facility, and the Central Warehouse, with delivery time windows between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. All fresh produce must meet current United States Department of Agriculture standards for specified grades, be shipped in appropriate transport containers, and include product brands and nutritional specifications that require prior approval from CDOC authorized staff, with samples potentially requested at the vendor's sole expense. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination with all costs inclusive of shipping, surcharges, and taxes; the State will award the contract to the responsible respondent whose acceptable quote is most advantageous to the State, with price being the primary consideration. Written inquiries must be submitted by April 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM, all quotes are due by April 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM through BidNetDirect.com, award notification is estimated for April 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM, and the desired Purchase Order start date is April 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Prior to Purchase Order execution, the awarded respondent must provide proof of Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, a completed W-9 form, and an insurance certificate documenting the required coverage.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offerors meeting federal verification requirements receive a five percent preference on quote pricing; no other set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organization types are specified in the solicitation documents. All vendors must comply with Colorado antitrust laws, certify independent price determination, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest; additionally, vendors must complete mandatory criminal background checks and provide consent-to-search authorization forms for personnel accessing CDOC facilities and comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards. All submitted quotes must reference the DQ number and include four exhibits: required vendor information (Exhibit B) with signature, a completed W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID Number (Exhibit C), the price proposal (Exhibit D), and the vendor disclosure statement (Exhibit E), along with a Non-Conflict of Interest attestation and vendor disqualification checklist. Vendors must maintain insurance coverage including General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident if applicable, and any other coverage specified in the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents; the contract term covers only the ordered quantities for delivery on the specified week with no stated renewal options, and no specific budget allocation or award value has been published.