November Meat & Cheese - Request for Quote

Grand County, Colorado is requesting quotes for meat and cheese products for November delivery under RFQ DQ 2027000097, with quotes due September 18, 2026. The solicitation requires kosher-certified products meeting approved kosher symbols listed in Attachment 3.

Vendors must provide detailed responses addressing product specifications, pricing, delivery capabilities, and compliance with all stated requirements. Pricing must be submitted using the standardized format in Exhibit D. All products must meet quality grades, packaging, and handling standards outlined in Exhibit A; specifications detail sourcing, storage, and delivery logistics requirements.

Respondents must complete and submit Exhibit B (Required Vendor Information – Goods), a Colorado W-9 form (Exhibit C), and a signed Non-Conflict of Interest certification (Exhibit F) affirming compliance with Colorado Revised Statutes sections 18-8-302, 18-8-306, 18-8-301, and 18-8-308 and the State Controller's Procurement Conflicts of Interest Policy. A Consent to Search form (Exhibit G) is also required. Exhibit E establishes conditions and compliance requirements for any contract performance or product delivery occurring outside the United States, including jurisdictional, regulatory, insurance, bonding, and dispute-resolution provisions.

Insurance requirements from Attachment 2 include workers' compensation (if applicable), commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $1 million general aggregate), and automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit if driving on state property). All insurance must be primary over state coverage, name the State as an additional insured, come from carriers rated A.M. Best "A" or better with financial size VII or better, and include 30-day cancellation notice provisions. Public entities may self-insure under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. Certificates of insurance must be submitted within 7 business days of the effective date.

PO Terms and Conditions (Attachment 1) establish the contractual framework governing payment, invoicing, quality standards, delivery schedules, and vendor compliance obligations throughout the contract period.