Warehouse Commodities #2 - Baking, Cereal & Dried Goods

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 2026000011) for Warehouse Commodities #2, specifically seeking bids for Baking, Cereal & Dried Goods to be delivered to six correctional facilities across Colorado. The solicitation covers a comprehensive range of food commodities including cereals, grains, fruits, vegetables, pastas, beans, and associated baking ingredients, with specific requirements for packaging, kosher certification, and USDA grade standards. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, current pack dates, and meet precise nutritional and quality requirements for each commodity line item. Bids must be submitted electronically through bidnetdirect.com by August 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, with an anticipated Intent to Award publication date of August 18, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewals for up to four additional one-year periods, not exceeding a total of five years. Pricing must remain firm for the first six months, with potential annual increases of up to 2.5% subject to mutual agreement. Vendors will be evaluated based on lowest responsible and responsive bid, with requirements including comprehensive product samples, nutritional specifications, and ability to deliver to multiple correctional facilities.

The solicitation includes a 5% preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and encourages participation from diverse business classifications, including veteran-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. Vendors must complete mandatory criminal background checks for personnel, comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, and meet extensive security protocols for facility entry. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, with minimum coverage limits typically set at $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in general aggregate for most policy types. Vendors must provide detailed insurance certificates within 7 business days of contract effectiveness and name the State as an additional insured. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates ordering will occur approximately every 4-6 months, with potential for full truckload and partial order quantities. Multiple vendors may be awarded contracts for different line items, as evidenced by previous commodity solicitations where companies like Robbins Sales, Shaver Foods, Highland Wholesale, and Mina Holdings received partial awards. Vendors must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with federal and state regulations.