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This procurement opportunity issued by the Colorado Department of Corrections (AVCF Warehouse) seeks quotations for fresh produce delivery to support operations at the facility located in Ordway, Colorado. The solicitation, designated as lot DQ 17AV077, encompasses twenty-two produce line items including apples, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce varieties, salad mix, shredded lettuce, onions, sweet yams, bell peppers, zucchini squash, yellow squash, cucumbers, pears, and romaine lettuce, with quantities varying by item and ranging from single boxes to cases containing up to forty units. Vendors must meet detailed specifications including produce grade requirements (US Fancy Grade, US Grade #1, or Choice Grade), specific sizing parameters, ripeness standards, and packaging specifications with defined box weights and case configurations; salad mix items must have a minimum ten-day shelf life upon receipt, and cucumbers must be free from defects and bruising. Quotations were due by 10:00 AM on June 1, 2017, submitted via fax to Purchasing Agent Earl Aragon at 719-267-5026 with email copies required to cornelio.mendoza@state.co.us and earl.aragon@state.co.us, with anticipated delivery scheduled for on or before June 7, 2017. Vendor responses must include company information, contact details, FEIN number, shipping date, payment terms, and authorization signatures, with all charges including freight and fuel surcharges to be included in the unit cost under FOB Destination with prepaid shipping terms.

The solicitation documents do not contain information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, contract renewal options, or specific budget ranges for this procurement opportunity. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. The procurement represents a one-time or periodic purchase requirement for produce supplies to the AVCF Warehouse facility, with award value dependent on vendor quotations and the quantity of items ultimately ordered by the Colorado Department of Corrections.