July Meat and Cheese Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is soliciting competitive quotes for a single-month meat and cheese procurement to supply six correctional facilities: Arkansas Valley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Denver Women's, Limon, and Sterling. The solicitation encompasses fourteen line items totaling approximately 101,732 pounds of frozen meat products and 24,380 pounds of cheese products, including ground beef (9,800 lbs), beef patties (20,400 lbs), chicken patties (270 cases), turkey products (sausage, franks, roast, and bologna), thigh meat (10,700 lbs), and cheese varieties (American, cheddar, and mozzarella). All meat products must be fully frozen at no higher than 0 degrees Fahrenheit, produced within ten months of delivery, and comply with NAMP standards and specified lean-to-fat ratios; cheese products must have been produced within eighteen months and meet natural composition standards without animal rennet. Vendors must submit quotes exclusively through bidnetdirect.com/cdoc with all required documentation by May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, with inquiries due by May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The estimated award date is May 27, 2026, with contract commencement on June 2, 2026 and delivery required throughout July 2026. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose acceptable quote is most advantageous, with price and cost as the primary consideration, though sample quality, past performance, and lead time for delivery may also be evaluated. All pricing must be F.O.B. Destination with all-inclusive costs covering shipping and handling, and no additional surcharges or taxes will be accepted.

Respondents must be registered with the Colorado Secretary of State and provide proof of Good Standing prior to award, along with a certificate of insurance evidencing Workers' Compensation, General Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), Automobile Liability, and additional coverages as applicable. Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) certified through appropriate federal agencies and registered in Colorado receive a five percent price preference. Required submission documents include the Vendor Information Form (Exhibit B), W-9 Form (Exhibit C), Price Proposal (Exhibit D), Vendor Disclosure Statement (Exhibit E), Non-Conflict of Interest attestation, and Vendor Disqualification Checklist. Any Kosher-certified items must include current certification documentation in accordance with approved kosher symbols. Vendors must comply with all State of Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, including federal requirements if applicable, and may be subject to criminal background checks and security protocols for facility access. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, as this is a competitive quotes process where pricing will be determined by responsive vendor submissions.