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The Colorado Department of Corrections issued a produce procurement request (Quote Request No. 17AV071) for delivery to the AVCF Warehouse in Ordway, Colorado. This procurement solicits competitive quotations for fresh produce items including a comprehensive range of fruits and vegetables meeting specific grade, size, and packaging requirements. Fruit items required include apples (125-113 count, US Fancy Grade or better), bananas (40 lbs/box, Grade #1), oranges (125-113 count, Choice Grade), and pears (120 count, 28 lbs/box). Vegetable items encompass tomatoes, cabbage (green and red), carrots, celery, lettuce varieties (iceberg and romaine), salad mix with minimum 10-day shelf life, onions (yellow and red/purple), bell peppers, yams, zucchini, yellow squash, and cucumbers, all requiring US Grade #1 or better certifications and freedom from bruising, blemishes, and defects. Vendors were required to submit itemized pricing with complete company information, including FEIN number, proposed shipping date, and payment terms, with all charges including freight and fuel surcharges included in the unit cost on an FOB Destination prepaid basis. The pricing submission deadline was 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 27, 2017, with anticipated delivery on or before May 3, 2017, and submissions were directed to Purchasing Agent Earl Aragon via fax at 719-267-5022 or email to cornelio.mendoza@state.co.us with a copy to earl.aragon@state.co.us.

The procurement documents provided do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. No specific award value or budget range is indicated in the available solicitation materials. The procurement does not reference any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements, as this is a straightforward fresh produce supply request. Qualification requirements focus on the vendor's ability to meet stringent product quality standards and deliver the specified quantities to the designated warehouse location by the required date. The solicitation emphasizes complete compliance with grade specifications and packaging requirements for all produce items, with evaluation criteria centered on pricing competitiveness and ability to meet delivery schedules.