Whse CEA1

This procurement solicitation (WHSE CEA1, DQ 17AV056) issued by the Colorado state purchasing department on behalf of the AVCF Warehouse facility in Ordway, Custer County, seeks competitive quotes for fresh produce delivery. The request encompasses a comprehensive range of produce items including fruits (apples, bananas, oranges), vegetables (tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, bell peppers, squash), and specialty items (salad mix and sweet yams), with quantities varying from single units to 30 boxes for apples and 25 boxes for bananas. All specifications require USDA grade standards and include detailed quality requirements such as minimum shelf life guarantees (10 days remaining for salad mix at receipt), specific ripeness stages, sizing parameters, and packaging specifications. Vendors must submit itemized unit pricing and total bids for each produce item via facsimile by February 23, 2017, at 10:00 AM, with delivery scheduled for on or before March 1, 2017. All costs, including freight and fuel surcharges, must be included in unit pricing on an FOB destination, prepaid basis. The purchasing agent is Earl Aragon, with quote submissions directed to Cornelio Mendoza at the AVCF Warehouse at 12750 Highway 96, Lane 13, Ordway, Colorado 81034. Vendors are required to provide company information including name, address, telephone, fax, email, and FEIN number.

The solicitation documentation does not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement materials, nor are contract term length, renewal options, or other contractual terms specified. This appears to be a standard competitive commodity procurement quote request rather than a formal contract award, with the primary evaluation criteria being the competitive pricing submission for the specified produce items and quantities.