Fresh Produce- Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections is issuing a Documented Quote (DQ 2026000472) for Fresh Produce to supply correctional facility kitchens across seven service locations: Buena Vista Correctional Complex, Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Central Warehouse, Sterling Correctional Facility, Denver Women's Correctional Facility, Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center, and Limon Correctional Facility. The procurement seeks bids for thirty line items of fresh produce including fruits (apples, bananas, cantaloupes, oranges, pears, watermelons, peaches) and vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, cucumbers, lettuce varieties, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, yams, squash) with quantities ranging from zero to 2,620 units depending on the item and delivery location. All products must comply with current United States Department of Agriculture standards for required grades, be properly labeled with identity and origin information, include date coding, and meet specific quality specifications including consistent sizing and minimum shelf life requirements of ten days for certain items. Deliveries are scheduled for three dates in May 2026: Monday, May 18th to Buena Vista Correctional Complex (prior to 12:00 noon); Tuesday, May 19th to Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Central Warehouse, and Sterling Correctional Facility (prior to 9:00 AM); and Wednesday, May 20th to Denver Women's Correctional Facility, Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center, and Limon Correctional Facility (10:00 AM to 12:00 noon). Written inquiries must be submitted by May 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MST, with quote submissions due by May 13, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. MST via bidnetdirect.com/cdoc. The Notice of Intent to Award and Purchase Order execution are estimated for May 13, 2026. Award determination will prioritize price and cost as the primary evaluation factors, with secondary consideration given to sample quality and lead time for delivery, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose acceptable quote is determined most advantageous to the CDOC.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-asides or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond, though bidders may qualify for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business certifications if applicable. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. All awarded bidders must register in the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and CORE before Purchase Order execution, obtain proof of Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, and provide required insurance certificates including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident if vehicles are used on state property. All pricing must be itemized and firm during the Purchase Order term, with all costs including shipping, surcharges, and taxes to be included in the F.O.B. Destination pricing. Vendors must submit all required exhibits (Statement of Work, Bidder Information, W-9 form, Price Quote, Contract Performance Outside the US or Colorado disclosure, and Non-Conflict of Interest declaration) electronically only; no hard copy or alternative electronic submission methods are accepted. The solicitation documentation does not specify award value or budget ranges, as this is a request for quote for specific quantities to be delivered in May 2026 with no identified renewal options.