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This procurement solicitation, issued by the State of Colorado's AVCF Warehouse on June 12, 2017, requests quotations for a comprehensive supply of fresh produce items. The procuring agency is Custer County, Colorado, through the AVCF Warehouse facility located at 12750 Highway 96, Lane 13, in Ordway, Colorado. The solicitation (Quote #17AV080) seeks pricing for a diverse range of produce including apples (20 boxes), bananas (20 boxes), oranges, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots (8 bags), celery (10 carts), lettuce varieties, salad mix (12 cases), shredded lettuce (11 cases), yellow onions (25 bags), sweet yams, bell peppers (25 pounds), red/purple onions, red cabbage, zucchini squash, yellow squash, cucumbers, romaine lettuce, pears, mushrooms, kale, chopped romaine, and grape tomatoes. All produce items must meet specific U.S. grade standards, size specifications, weight requirements, and freshness criteria, with salad mix items requiring a minimum of 10 days of shelf life remaining upon receipt. Vendors must submit quotations via facsimile by June 15, 2017, at 10:00 AM, with anticipated delivery on or before June 21, 2017, on an FOB Destination, Prepaid basis with all freight and fuel surcharges included in unit pricing. Quotations must include vendor company name, address, telephone, fax, email, FEIN number, proposed shipping date, payment terms, brand, and packaging specifications for each item, with vendor signatures required.

The solicitation document does not reference any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the available documentation. Vendors are directed to submit quotations to cornelio.mendoza@state.co.us with copies to earl.aragon@state.co.us, with inquiries to be directed to Purchasing Agent Earl Aragon at telephone 719-267-5022 or fax 719-267-5026. The procurement does not indicate any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements, as this appears to be a straightforward produce supply request with no specialized systems or incumbent contractor considerations noted.