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This is a produce procurement solicitation issued by the State of Colorado Department of Corrections (AVCF) on behalf of Custer County, identified as Documented Quote #17AV067. The procurement seeks competitive pricing for a comprehensive selection of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting specific quality and packaging standards. The required produce items include apples (16 boxes), bananas (25 boxes), oranges (2 boxes), tomatoes, cabbage, carrots (4 bags), celery (5 carts), lettuce, salad mix (8 cases), shredded iceberg lettuce (10 cases), yellow onions (20 bags), sweet yams (1 box), bell peppers, red onions, red cabbage, zucchini squash, yellow squash, cucumbers, romaine lettuce, and pears. All produce must meet U.S. Grade #1 or USDA Fancy Grade specifications, with strict quality requirements including minimum ripeness stages and shelf life requirements such as salad mix requiring 10 days of remaining shelf life upon receipt. Quotations must be submitted by April 13, 2017, at 10:00 AM via facsimile with delivery anticipated on or before April 19, 2017, to the AVCF Warehouse located at 12750 Highway 96, Lane 13, Ordway, Colorado 81034. Vendors are required to provide complete itemized pricing on a FOB Destination, Prepaid basis with all charges including freight and fuel surcharges incorporated into unit costs, and must specify brand and packaging for each item. Submissions should be directed to Cornelio Mendoza at cornelio.mendoza@state.co.us with a copy to Earl Aragon at earl.aragon@state.co.us, with facsimile backup available at 719-267-5026.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent types are identified in the available solicitation documents. There is no reference to incumbent vendors, current contractors, or required infrastructure or technology integration for this produce procurement. The contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the provided materials. Eligible vendors must provide company information, contact details, FEIN number, and payment terms as part of their quotation submission, indicating standard commercial vendor qualifications are required for consideration.