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The State of Colorado, on behalf of Custer County, issued a produce quote request (Quote Number 17AV068) for the AVCF Warehouse located in Ordway, Colorado on April 17, 2017. This competitive procurement seeks quotations for fresh produce items to support state food service operations, with delivery anticipated on or before April 26, 2017. The solicitation requires pricing for a comprehensive range of produce including fruits (apples, bananas, oranges, and pears), vegetables (tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, cucumbers, and romaine lettuce), and specialty items (salad mix and shredded lettuce), with quantities varying from single units to 25 boxes for certain items. All produce items must meet U.S. Grade #1 or equivalent quality standards, with specific attention to freshness, ripeness stage, and minimum shelf life requirements of at least 10 days for salad mix and similar items. Vendors must submit itemized quotations with complete pricing, including all freight and fuel surcharges incorporated into unit costs, specifying brand and packaging for each item no later than April 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM via fax to 719-267-5026. Submissions must include vendor information including company name, address, telephone, fax, email, FEIN number, proposed shipping date, and payment terms, with FOB Destination, Prepaid delivery to the warehouse at 12750 Highway 96, Lane 13, Ordway, Colorado 81034. Inquiries and clarifications should be directed to Purchasing Agent Earl Aragon at 719-267-5022 or earl.aragon@state.co.us, with copies to cornelio.mendoza@state.co.us.

The solicitation documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible vendors to disadvantaged enterprises or other protected classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement does not reference existing infrastructure or technology requirements for integration. Budget information and award values are not disclosed in the available materials, as this appears to be a competitive quote request where pricing will be determined based on vendor submissions and evaluation of the most competitive and responsive bids meeting the specified produce quality and delivery requirements.