Fresh Produce - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections is requesting quotes for fresh produce to supply seven correctional facility kitchens across multiple locations, with quotes due October 21, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. MST through bidnetdirect.com/cdoc — a same-day award and purchase order execution scenario that leaves no margin for post-award delay.

The scope encompasses thirty produce line items — fruits, vegetables, and specialty peppers — with specified quality grades meeting United States Department of Agriculture standards, detailed count and size requirements (such as apples in 100–138 count only, oranges in 113 count only, and salad mix with minimum ten days shelf life remaining upon delivery), and staggered deliveries across October 26–28, 2026 to 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. Pricing must be all-inclusive and firm throughout the purchase order term; bidders absorb all shipping costs as the contract is F.O.B. Destination. No guaranteed order quantities or dollar amounts are specified.

Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose acceptable quote is most advantageous to the state, with price as the primary consideration and sample quality and lead time as secondary factors. The state reserves the right to award to multiple bidders. Vendors with three or more non-deliveries within agreed timeframes may be deemed non-responsible and face disqualification for three years or indefinitely.

Bidders must register in CORE, maintain Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, and complete required exhibits including vendor information, W-9, conflict-of-interest certification, and consent-to-search authorization. All contractor personnel delivering to CDOC facilities must complete enhanced criminal background investigations, fingerprinting, drug testing, and sign Consent to Search Authorization forms. Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1 million is required. Written inquiries were due October 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MST. Contact: Amanda Murray, Purchasing Agent III (doc_purchasing@state.co.us).