October Meat & Cheese - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections is requesting quotes for meat and cheese products to supply six correctional facilities across Colorado under Documented Quote DQ 2027000060, with quotes due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MST and written inquiries due August 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MST.

The scope includes fourteen line items: ground beef (14,400 pounds), beef patties (21,900 pounds), chicken patties (725 cases), turkey sausage (20,400 pounds), turkey franks (4,596 pounds), ground turkey (18,400 pounds), turkey roast (16,400 pounds), thigh meat (24,800 pounds), turkey bologna (10,000 pounds), turkey roll (8,300 pounds), and American, Cheddar, and Mozzarella cheeses (7,160, 19,360, and 4,880 pounds respectively). All meat products must be fully frozen and delivered at no higher than 0 degrees Fahrenheit, with production dates within the last 10 months. Cheese products must be produced within the last 18 months of delivery and cannot contain animal rennet. Meat items must meet NAMP #136 standards with specified lean-to-fat ratios and sodium content preferences. Kosher-certified items require current certification documentation referencing approved symbols. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination across six facilities: Arkansas Valley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Denver, Limon, and Sterling, with delivery required on or before October 9, 2026. Vendors must provide minimum three calendar days' written notice if unable to meet the delivery schedule; non-delivery on three separate occasions within 36 months may result in three-year or indefinite vendor disqualification.

No specific contract value is stated. Pricing must be itemized, all-inclusive (including shipping), and firm for the initial term. The CDOC may elect annual price increases not to exceed 2.5% if awarded, subject to mutual agreement. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose acceptable quote is determined most advantageous, with price as the primary consideration, though sample quality and lead time may be evaluated. Purchase Order execution is anticipated for September 8, 2026, with a Notice of Intent to Award estimated for August 26, 2026.

Bidders must register with BidNet Direct and submit Exhibits A through G, including Statement of Work, Required Vendor Information, Form W-9, Price Quote, Contract Performance Disclosure, Non-Conflict of Interest certification, and Consent to Search. Awarded contractors must complete Enhanced Criminal Background Investigation within 30 days, obtain Colorado Secretary of State proof of Good Standing, and provide insurance certificates prior to Purchase Order execution. Commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence is required, along with any other insurance applicable to the contractor's operations.