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The Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Facilities Management, issued a quote request on behalf of Custer County for fresh produce procurement under LOT DQ 17AV054. This solicitation seeks competitive quotations for a comprehensive array of produce items including fruits (apples, bananas, oranges), vegetables (carrots, celery, lettuce, salad mix, onions, bell peppers, squash, tomatoes, cabbage, yams), and other fresh produce with specified grades, sizes, and packaging requirements. All produce items must meet U.S. Grade #1 or better standards, with salad mix requiring a minimum of ten days of shelf life upon receipt. Quotations were due by fax to Purchasing Agent Earl Aragon at 719-267-5026 no later than February 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM, with anticipated delivery on or before February 15, 2017 to the AVCF Warehouse located at 12750 Highway 96, Lane 13, Ordway, Colorado 81034 on an FOB Destination, Prepaid basis. Vendor responses must include complete company information, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), brand and packaging specifications for each item, itemized pricing with all freight and fuel surcharges included in unit costs, payment terms, and shipping dates. Inquiries regarding the procurement could be directed to Cornelio Mendoza or Earl Aragon through telephone, fax, or email.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure requirements for this produce solicitation. No budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation. Vendors were required to submit all pricing information directly with their quotation responses, as the produce chart itself contained blank pricing columns awaiting bidder submissions. The solicitation emphasizes that all charges, including freight and fuel surcharges, must be incorporated into the unit cost pricing submitted by vendors, ensuring transparent and all-inclusive pricing proposals for the state's evaluation and award determination.